China enjoys an undefeated day at home

Inspired by Peng Shuai's straight-sets win over Belgian Yanina Wickmayer, Chinese players enjoyed a wave of momentum on the third day of the China Open, with every player advancing.

Peng, ranked No 46 in the world, overcame agressive counter-attacks from Wickmayer in both sets to secure her opening match, 7-5, 7-5, ending a losing streak to the 22-year-old on the Diamond Court.

Li Na, ranked No 8 in the world, followed up with a breezy 6-2, 6-3 victory over Italian Francesca Schiavone an anticipated rematch of the 2011 French Open final, where Li upset Schiavone in straight sets to clinch her first Grand Slam championship.