Hong Kong: Blinkova into second round, could face Halep next
The Russian will meet the winner of the match between Romanian wildcard Simona Halep and Australian Arina Rodionova in the next round
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Russian Anna Blinkova, the No 7 seed, advanced to the last 16 of the Hong Kong 125 Open by beating Thai qualifier Peangtarn Plipuech 6-1, 6-2 on Tuesday.
Blinkova, ranked No 78, will play the winner of the match between Romanian wildcard Simona Halep and Australian Arina Rodionova next.
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