Berdych, Wozniacki lose way in Beijing's smog

Tomas Berdych and Caroline Wozniacki both lost their way in Beijing's choking smog as they exited the haze-hit China Open with tough defeats on Wednesday.

As air pollution hovered at "hazardous" levels and fans in face masks became commonplace, Berdych was sent packing just 24 hours after arriving from his victory in the rain-delayed Shenzhen Open final.

The Czech world No 5 never hit his stride against Uruguay's 37th-ranked Pablo Cuevas as he was dumped out 6-4, 6-4 to become the roller-coaster tournament's latest upset.