Lasi Open: Bogdan advances to last 4
Ana Bogdan won against Ekaterine Gorgodze 6-1, 6-2 on Friday evening. She’ll play Russian qualifier Darya Astakhova in the next round
Romanian Ana Bogdan, the No 3 seed, won against Georgian Ekaterine Gorgodze, the No 8 seed, 6-1, 6-2 to advance to the last four of the Lasi Open at Baza Sportivă Ciric in Iasi on Friday evening.
Bogdan, ranked No 75, will face Russian qualifier Darya Astakhova next.
Ahead of her victory, the Romanian beat wildcard Oana Georgeta Simion (6-0, 6-2) and Russian Anastasia Zakharova (6-1, 6-2).
Gorgodze, ranked No 147, defeated Frenchwoman Clara Burel (7-5, 6-0) and Argentinian Nadia Podoroska (6-4, 6-2) earlier in the tournament.
Iasi WTA 125, other last eight results (Baza Sportivă Ciric, clay, USD 115.000, most recent results first):
- Darya Astakhova beat Paula Ormaechea: 6-4, 6-0
- Maja Chwalinska beat Rebeka Masarova: 6-3, 4-6, 6-2
- Panna Udvardy (2) beat Kristina Mladenovic (6): 6-1, 6-2
