China Open 2016: Thursday Tennis Scores, Results and Updated Draw Schedule

World No. 1 Angelique Kerber is out of the 2016 China Open after losing 6-3, 7-5 to Elina Svitolina on Thursday.

The German was a break up in both sets, although her opponent, seeded 16th, fought back well in each to take a memorable win.

Elsewhere in the women’s draw, third seed Agnieska Radwanska negotiated a potentially testing tussle against Caroline Wozniacki with relative ease, winning through in straight sets.

Rafael Nadal will be Thursday’s star attraction in the men’s draw when he faces Adrian Mannarino. Milos Raonic, the 2016 Wimbledon finalist, is also in action against Malek Jaziri.

Here’s a look at the results so far from Beijing. Be sure to check back for updates throughout the day as some of tennis’ biggest names continue their quest for glory in China.

Kerber Crashes Out

Following an early break of serve in her favour, Kerber looked poised to see out the opening set in this one. But to her credit, Svitolina responded well to the challenge, recovering in the next game before going a break ahead herself with a chance to serve out the opener. She took it to go 1-0 up on the top seed.

Here’s the moment she clinched the opening set, …

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