Jastremska cruises past Chwalińska at WTA 1000 Beijing
Ukraine's Dajana Jastremska beat Poland's Maja Chwalińska 6:3, 6:1 in their first-ever meeting, in the second round of the WTA 1000 tournament in Beijing.
The match
On October 2 in Beijing, Poland's Maja Chwalińska faced Ukraine's Dajana Jastremska in the second round of the WTA 1000 tournament. It was the first-ever meeting between the two players. Jastremska won convincingly, 6:3, 6:1, as reported by both Przegląd Sportowy and Sport.pl.
In the first set, Jastremska took an early lead, while Chwalińska repeatedly fought to level the score — the live coverage from Interia Sport described several long, closely contested games — before Jastremska closed out the set 6:3. In the second set, the Ukrainian took full control, racing to a 5:0 lead before sealing both the set and the match 6:1.
Background
Chwalińska arrived in Beijing in good form. After reaching the final of the 2026 French Open and going through a tougher stretch that included early losses at the US Open, she bounced back at the WTA 500 event in Singapore. There she won three matches, including one against Elise Mertens, and reached the semifinals before losing to Leylah Fernandez, according to Przegląd Sportowy.
Jastremska, a former top-25 player, is currently ranked around No. 111. Recent months have been difficult for her, marked by frequent losses and inconsistent form, though her first-round win over Caty McNally in Beijing, 6:3, 6:4, suggested she may be finding better rhythm.
Context
Chwalińska is a left-handed player known for precision, varied tactics and her ability to control the pace of rallies, which makes her dangerous on hard courts. Jastremska, by contrast, is known for an aggressive style and powerful groundstrokes. Before the match, observers framed it as a clash of two very different playing styles — in the end, the Ukrainian came out on top.
