[12] Lulu Sun (NZL) v Maria Timofeeva (UZB)

Maria Timofeeva is one of several Russians who have changed their allegiance to Uzbekistan in the past few months.  Both her current and career-high rankings are below those of Lulu Sun, so it was no surprise that the New Zealander, despite her poor form this year, was a comfortable favourite with the bookmakers to win…