The Korea Open quarterfinal on the Grandstand in Seoul saw Alina Korneeva (RUS) outplay Taylah Preston (AUS) in straight sets. Korneeva opened with a 6‑1 first set, then closed out the match 6‑4, a clean 6‑1 6‑4 victory that sent her into the semifinals. The match, part of the WTA Women’s Singles draw, finished at 04:45 UTC with no tiebreaks required. Korneeva’s two‑set win underscored her control on the court and moved her forward in the tournament’s progression.