Recently, Babar Azam asked Pakistani journalists to stop calling him "king". After the hosts pulled off a record chase against South Africa in the Tri-Nation series, he spoke to the reporters.

GUANGZHOU, China (AP)—American qualifier Vania King advanced to the second round of the Guangzhou Open by beating 2011 champion Chanelle Scheepers of South Africa 2-6, 6-1, 6-3 Monday.