Hamburg European Open: Kudermetova moves into last 8

Russian Polina Kudermetova won against Croat Jana Fett, the No 8 seed, 6-3, 6-3 to move into the last eight of the Hamburg European Open on Tuesday.

Kudermetova, ranked No 173, will play the winner of the match between Croat Lea Boskovic and Dutchwoman Arantxa Rus, the No 3 seed, next.

Ahead of her victory, the 21-year-old Russian beat German wildcard Johanna Silva (6-2, 6-3).

Fett, ranked No 113, won against Slovenian Dalila Jakupovic (6-4, 6-1) in the previous round.