The tournament’s fifth seed, Andrea Lázaro, defeated Ane Mintegi in straight sets (7-6, 6-3) to advance to the quarter-finals of the competition this afternoon.
On a day marked by the start of the doubles matches, the threat of rain and Martina Trevisan’s withdrawal due to injury, all matches were played according to the schedule set by the organisers.
Jakupovic and Karamoko won the opening match 6-4, 7-4 against the Valencian duo Lucía Cortez and Alicia Herrero. With France’s Clara Burel advancing to the next round due to Trevisan’s physical problems, María García Cid took to the court next but was unable to overcome Yasmine Kabbaj, losing 4-6, 6-4, 6-3.
On Court 5, Papamichail defeated Ruggeri 6-1, 5-7, 7-5. Meanwhile, Joelle Steur and Francesca Curmi also went to three sets, with Steur claiming victory 6-7, 6-3, 6-4.
