Canada's Andreescu downs Babos to advance to second round at ASB Classic

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Canada's Bianca Andreescu has advanced to the second round of the WTA's season-opening ASB Classic. Andreescu, 18, downed Timea Babos of Hungary 6-4, 7-6 (8) in a first-round match Tuesday. The qualifier from Mississauga, Ont.