Astakhova Advanced to Tianjin Final

Darya Astakhova advanced past Patcharin Cheapchandej to reach the W75 Tianjin final. The 24 year old ranked 230 followed up her quarterfinal comeback victory over Han Shi, 1-6, 7-6(6), 6-1, to win the semifinal. Her progress moved her deeper into the $60,000 tournament held in Tianjin, China on the…