Astra Sharma has capped off the Cairns Tennis International claiming the title over Destanee Aiava.

Almost four years after peaking at world No.47, Ajla Tomljanovic has improved on that mark with her latest move in the WTA rankings.

Daria Gavrilova and Ash Barty scored impressive first-round victories on Monday at the WTA Wuhan Open while Bernard Tomic won again in Chengdu.

Bernard Tomic joins Matt Ebden in the main draw of the ATP Chengdu Open in what was a winning weekend for Australians in China.

Second seed Kiki Bertens proved too strong for Ajla Tomljanovic in a three-set final in Seoul, yet the Aussie will nonetheless return to the world's top 50.

Wildcard Sam Stosur joins 16th seed Ash Barty and world No.33 Daria Gavrilova in the main draw at the Wuhan Open, one of the biggest stops on the WTA Tour.

Ajla Tomljanovic progresses to her second final of 2018 with a thrilling win over No.6 seed Hsieh-Su Wei at the Korea Open in Seoul.

Ajla Tomljanovic is through to the semifinals of the Korea Open after a nail-biting victory over Mandy Minella on Friday.

Ash Barty found Victoria Azarenka too strong in Tokyo while it was a similar story in Seoul for Priscilla Hon, who lost to Mandy Minella.

Ajla Tomljanovic progresses to her sixth WTA quarterfinal of 2018 with a come-from-behind victory over Tamara Zidansek at the Korea Open on Wednesday.