Russian qualifier Elena Pridankina reaches Hong Kong Open second round after Badosa retires
The gist
Russian lucky loser Elena Pridankina advanced when Spain's Paula Badosa retired after the first set in Hong Kong.
Pridankina, ranked No. 206, next faces fellow Russian Alexandra Shubladze.
How it unfolded
- Oct 2, 2026Pridankina lost 6-1, 3-6, 3-6 to Erika Andreeva in the Adana Open quarter-final on hard.
- Oct 7, 2026She lost 6-4, 2-6, 4-6 to second seed Anna Blinkova in the Samsun Open third round.
- Oct 24, 2026Pridankina beat Tyra Caterina Grant 6-3, 6-3 in the Guangzhou Open qualifying first round.