Cali Open: Erjavec moves into last 8
Veronika Erjavec benefited from the abandonment of Francesca Jones (7-6 (3), 5-0) on Wednesday evening. She’ll face Argentinian Jazmin Ortenzi in the next round
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Slovak Veronika Erjavec moved into the quarter-finals of the Cali Open when Francesca Jones retired on Wednesday evening.
Erjavec, ranked No 199, led 7-6 (3), 5-0 when Jones, ranked No 163, pulled out on Wednesday evening.
The Slovak will play Argentinian Jazmin Ortenzi next.
Veronika Erjavec won against Frenchwoman Chloe Paquet, the No 4 seed (6-2, 6-2) ahead of her victory.
In the previous round, Francesca Jones defeated Romanian Miriam Bulgaru (6-4, 7-6 (3)).
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