Florianopolis Open: Zarazua through to last four

Mexican Renata Zarazua reached the last four of the Florianopolis Open by winning against Sara Bejlek 6-3, 6-3 on Friday evening.

Zarazua, ranked No 151, will face the winner of the match between Romanian Miriam Bulgaru and Australian wildcard Ajla Tomljanovic next.

Ahead of her victory, the Mexican defeated Hungarian Panna Udvardy, the No 7 seed (7-5, 6-2) and Greek Despina Papamichail (6-4, 6-2).

Bejlek, ranked No 134, won against Italian Sara Errani, the No 4 seed (6-1, 7-6 (5)) and Frenchwoman Leolia Jeanjean (6-2, 7-6 (3)) earlier in the tournament.

Florianopolis WTA 125, other last eight results (, USD 115.000, most recent results first):

• Miriam Bulgaru vs. Ajla Tomljanovic
• Martina Capurro Taborda beat Carole Monnet: 7-6 (7), 6-0
• Anca Alexia Todoni vs. Nadia Podoroska