Zarazua Dethrones Top Seed in Gritty Upset
Renata Zarazua pulled off the biggest surprise of the quarterfinals, outlasting top seed Beatriz Haddad Maia 7-6(5), 6-3 in a tension-packed battle. The Mexican’s superior second-serve performance and key conversions under pressure—winning 67% of second-serve points and 75% of break points—were the difference-makers. Despite trailing in first-serve points won, Zarazua controlled the momentum with a higher dominance ratio (1.16 to 0.86) and closed out the match in 2 hours and 15 minutes. Haddad Maia’s seven double faults proved costly as Zarazua claimed her biggest win of the season.
Rakotomanga Rajaonah Continues Dream Run
France’s Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah made quick work of Panna Udvardy, dispatching the Hungarian 6-2, 6-4 with clinical efficiency. The 20-year-old broke serve four times, capitalizing on Udvardy’s shaky second serve (just 39% won). Rakotomanga Rajaonah impressed with a 1.36 dominance ratio and 285 serve rating, firmly planting herself as a title contender.
Jones Keeps Rolling with Clean Win Over Sierra
Great Britain’s Francesca Jones showcased a balanced attack in her 6-3, 6-4 win over Solana Sierra. With four aces, a 72% first-serve win rate, and 65% on second serve, Jones maintained control throughout. Her sharp return game (47% return points won) broke Sierra four times and ensured a smooth passage into the semifinals in just 82 minutes.
Quick Note: Tjen Races Past Eala
Indonesia’s Janice Tjen overpowered Alex Eala 6-4, 6-1, dominating both serve and return in a one-sided contest.
The semifinals are set as:
Tjen J. (Ina) – Jones F. (Gbr)
Zarazua R. (Mex) – Rakotomanga Rajaonah T. (Fra)