Dow Tennis Classic: Friedsam through to final

German Anna-Lena Friedsam moved into the final of the Dow Tennis Classic by winning against American Ann Li 6-4, 6-2 at Greater Midland Tennis Center on Saturday evening.

Friedsam, ranked No 184, will face the winner of the match between wildcard Peyton Stearns and No 7 seed Caty McNally next.

The German beat American lucky loser Sophie Chang (6-4, 7-6 (7)), American Sachia Vickery (6-2, 6-3) and Colombian Camila Osorio, the No 5 seed (6-3, 6-3) in the previous rounds.

Earlier in the tournament, Li, ranked No 147, defeated Russian Varvara Gracheva, the No 6 seed (4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-3), Pole Magdalena Frech (5-7, 6-2, 7-6 (5)) and Japanese Nao Hibino (2-6, 6-2, 7-5).

Midland WTA 125, other semi-final result (Greater Midland Tennis Center, USD 115.000):

• Peyton Stearns vs. Catherine McNally