Ekaterina Alexandrova's Ningbo run ended in the quarterfinals, where Leylah Fernandez beat her for the second straight time in their rivalry. Before that loss, Alexandrova had drawn attention in Ningbo for a shot hit at a remarkably sharp angle.
Fernandez stopped Alexandrova in the Ningbo quarterfinals to reach the semifinals.
It was Fernandez's second win in a row over Alexandrova and the sixth meeting between them.
During the tournament, a highlight shot from Alexandrova stood out for its sharp angle.