Florianopolis Open: Bejlek beats Jeanjean to reach quarter-finals

Sara Bejlek moved into the quarter-finals of the Florianopolis Open by beating Frenchwoman Leolia Jeanjean 6-2, 7-6 (3).

Bejlek, ranked No 134, will face Mexican Renata Zarazua next.

Sara Bejlek defeated Italian Sara Errani, the No 4 seed (6-1, 7-6 (5)) ahead of her victory.

In the previous round of the Brazilian tournament, Jeanjean, ranked No 129, benefited from the abandonment of Croat Petra Marcinko (0-2).

Florianopolis WTA 125, other second-round results (USD 115.000, most recent results first):

• Solana Sierra vs. Miriam Bulgaru
• Polona Hercog vs. Nadia Podoroska
• Ajla Tomljanovic vs. Ipek Oz
• Elizabeth Mandlik vs. Martina Capurro Taborda: thursday
• Carole Monnet beat Diana Shnaider (2): 6-4, 1-6, 6-1
• Anca Alexia Todoni (Q) beat Gabriela Ce (WC): 6-1, 6-3
• Renata Zarazua beat Despina Papamichail: 6-4, 6-2