WUHAN, China, Sept. 23 -- The first round here at the Dongfeng Motor Wuhan Open got underway on Sunday with both Chinese players in action advancing, and concluded with a major top-flight casualty.

The day started with Chinese wildcard Zheng Saisai taking out American qualifier Danielle Collins in the opening match on center court.

Collins took the first set with ease and it appeared at one point as if the Chinese wild card might have been in trouble.

But Zheng, the number three Chinese player, wrestled back control of the proceedings on the court from the second set.

Zheng was able to keep her composure on the way to a 2-6, 6-4, 6-2 victory to move into the second round.

The next match on center court saw 11th seeded German Julia Georges move into round two, moving past Czech lucky loser Marketa Vondrousova in a three-set affair, 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (4).

World No. 40 Zhang Shuai delighted home fans with an easy 6-2, 6-2 victory over her US Open Doubles partner and Australian wildcard entry Samantha Stosur.

Zhang was in control of the match from the outset, storming to a 3-0 lead out of the gate and keeping her opponent moving around the court with solid, by-the-book shooting from the baseline.

Later in the first set, Stosor showed a few signs of life, making the score 2-4 with a terrific forehand volley at the net. But Zhang replied with some good shots of her own, sticking to the baseline and forcing Stosor to lunge for impossible returns.

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