In women's singles, Serena Williams, currently ranked first and top seed in the world, has advanced to the semi-finals. Her opponents in the first five rounds were Gaspar Young (Russia), Barbos (Hungary), Watson (Britain), No.6 seed Williams (USA) and No.23 seed Zarenka (Belarus). On the evening of July 9, Beijing time, the women's singles semi-final will be held, and Serena will once again play against the old rival No.4 seed Sharapova.
So the first player to play is decided by drawing lots, and after the first round, according to the results of the game.