Pune Open: Karatsev through to last eight

Russian Aslan Karatsev, the No 8 seed, advanced to the last eight of the Pune Open by defeating Dutchman Tim van Rijthoven 7-6 (7), 7-6 (8) at the Mhalunge Balewadi Tennis Complex on Wednesday night.

Karatsev, ranked No 59, will play Spaniard Pedro Martinez next.

Ahead of his victory, the Russian won against Spaniard Pablo Andujar (6-1, 6-3).

Van Rijthoven, ranked No 111, won against Radu Albot (6-4, 6-4) in the previous round of the Tata Open.

Pune ATP250, other second-round results (Mhalunge Balewadi Tennis Complex, hard, USD 713.495, most recent results first):

• Filip Krajinovic vs. Michael Mmoh
• Marin Čilić vs. Roberto Carballes Baena
• Flavio Cobolli vs. Botic van de Zandschulp
• Benjamin Bonzi vs. Emil Ruusuvuori
• Marco Cecchinato vs. Tallon Griekspoor: wednesday
• Maximilian Marterer (Q) beat Laslo Djere: 7-6 (5), 6-2
• Sebastian Baez vs. Pedro Martinez: wednesday