Top-seeded Beatriz Haddad Maia has beaten Clara Burel 6-2 6-2 to reach the semi-finals of Tennis in the Land.
Haddad Maia, ranked No.23 in the world, has not lost a set in the first three rounds of the WTA 250 event at the Nautica Waterfront District.
“Today was also a tough match, but I’m happy with the way I’m improving in the tournament,” Haddad Maia said.
“It feels good to be at a big tournament. I think every player enjoys that. I feel ready and confident for tomorrow.”
The Brazilian will now meet third-seeded Katerina Siniakova of the Czech Republic, a 1-6 6-3 6-4 winner over sixth-seeded American Peyton Stearns.
Stearns beat defending champion Sara Sorribes Tormo of Spain in the second round.
In the other semi-final, McCartney Kessler of the United States meets fifth-seeded Anastasia Potapova of Russia.
Kessler beat Arantxa Rus of the Netherlands 6-4 6-2, while Potapova topped Ana Bogdan of Romania 6-2 6-1.
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