Florianopolis Open: Capurro Taborda beats Mandlik to move into last eight

Argentina’s Martina Capurro Taborda reached the last eight of the Florianopolis Open by beating American Elizabeth Mandlik, the No 8 seed, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3.

Capurro Taborda, ranked No 194, will face Frenchwoman Carole Monnet next.

Ahead of her victory, the Argentinian defeated Brazilian wild card Carolina Bohrer Martins (6-3, 6-4).

Mandlik, ranked No 115, previously beat Swiss qualifier Conny Perrin (6-3, 6-2) at this Brazil-based tournament.

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

• Solana Sierra vs. Miriam Bulgaru
• Ajla Tomljanovic vs. Ipek Oz
• Polona Hercog vs. Nadia Podoroska: thursday
• Sara Bejlek beat Leolia Jeanjean: 6-2, 7-6 (3)
• 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

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