Bad Homburg Open: Tomova beats Blinkova to move into semi-finals

Bulgarian qualifier Viktoriya Tomova edged out Russian Anna Blinkova 2-6, 6-1, 7-6 (9) to advance to the last 4 of the Bad Homburg Open.

Tomova, ranked No 58, will play Croat Donna Vekic next.

Ahead of her victory, the Bulgarian won against German wildcard Tatjana Maria (6-1, 6-3) and Linda Noskova (6-4, 6-2).

Blinkova, ranked No 66, defeated Canadian wildcard Bianca Andreescu (6-4, 6-2) and Brazilian Beatriz Haddad Maia, the No 4 seed (6-3, 7-5) earlier in the tournament.

Bad Homburg WTA 250, other last-eight results

• Emma Navarro (3) beat Caroline Wozniacki (WC): 4-6, 6-1, 1-0 ret.
• Donna Vekic vs. Katerina Siniakova
• Diana Shnaider beat Paula Badosa (WC): 6-3, 7-6 (3)