Argentina Open: Zarazua knocks out Mandlik to move into semi-finals
Renata Zarazua beat Elizabeth Mandlik 7-6 (4), 6-1 and will face the winner of the match between Laura Pigossi and Solana Sierra in the next round
AI / Reuters / Panoramic
Mexican Renata Zarazua, the No 6 seed, moved into the semi-finals of the Argentina Open by winning against American Elizabeth Mandlik, the No 3 seed, 7-6 (4), 6-1 at the Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club.
Zarazua, ranked No 135, will play the winner of the match between Brazilian Laura Pigossi, the No 5 seed, and Argentinian Solana Sierra next.
In the previous rounds of the Argentinian tournament, the Mexican defeated Dutchwoman Eva Vedder (7-6 (3), 7-5) and Argentinian wildcard Luisina Giovannini (6-0, 6-4).
Mandlik, ranked No 113, edged out Argentinian Martina Capurro Taborda (4-6, 6-4, 6-4) and won against Jamie Loeb (6-0, 7-5) earlier in the tournament.
Buenos Aires WTA 125, other last-eight results (Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club, USD 115.000, most recent results first):
- Laura Pigossi vs. Solana Sierra: saturday
- Julia Riera (7) beat Polona Hercog: 6-3, 6-4
- Maria Lourdes Carle (8) beat Diane Parry (1): 7-6 (2), 6-3
People in this post
More tennis news
September 21, 2003: The day world No 1 Ferrero was stunned by Calleri in Davis Cup
9 things you’d have hated to miss on Davis Cup weekend: a first for Asia, a double defeat for Shelton, Rune is back !
Burel storms back from a set down to beat Herrero Linana and win Valencia, her first title since her knee injury
Pigato sweeps past Knutson 6-4, 6-2 for the Caldas da Rainha title
“I love it here”: Jovic defends her Guadalajara title without dropping a set, sweeping past Stearns 6-4, 6-2
