Florianopolis Open: Ajla Tomljanovic makes semi-finals

Australian wildcard Ajla Tomljanovic won against Romanian Miriam Bulgaru 7-6 (5), 6-2 to advance to the semi-finals of the Florianopolis Open on Friday evening.

Ajla Tomljanovic will play Mexican Renata Zarazua next.

Ahead of her victory, the Australian beat Frenchwoman Fiona Ferro (6-7 (5), 7-5, 6-3) and edged out Ipek Oz (5-7, 7-6 (6), 7-5).

Bulgaru, ranked No 200, won against Brazilian Laura Pigossi (6-7 (4), 7-6 (4), 6-0) and Argentinian Solana Sierra (1-6, 6-2, 6-3) in the previous rounds of the Brazilian tournament.

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

• Renata Zarazua beat Sara Bejlek: 6-3, 6-3
• Martina Capurro Taborda beat Carole Monnet: 7-6 (7), 6-0
• Anca Alexia Todoni vs. Nadia Podoroska