Miriam beats Nirupama

Meanwhile, second seeded American Jolene Watanabe was today8217;s highest seed to make an exit. Italian Tithiana Garbin came back after a first set loss to make the semi-final with a 3-6, 7-5, 6-1 win.

Seventh seeded Amanda Hopmans improved considerably upon her earlier matches to bounce Lorna Woodroeffe 6-2, 2-6, 7-6. The adorable Japanese Rika Hiraki is warming up to the Indian courts after two days of rather bland tennis. After making the singles semi-final, she got together with Louise Fleming to edge into the doubles semi-final.

Results:Rika Hiraki Jpn bt Tina Krizan Slo6-1, 6-4; Amanda Hopmans Ned bt Lorna Woodroeffe GBR 6-3, 6-2; Miriam Schnitzer Ger bt Nirupama Vaidyanathan Ind 6-0, 6-4; Tithiana Garbon Ita bt Jolene Watanabe USA 3-6, 7-5, 6-1.

Semi-final line-up: Rika Hiraki vs Amanda Hopmans; Miriam Schnitzer vs Tithiana Garbin.

Doubles: Quarter-finals:Rika Hiraki/Louise Fleming bt Shiho Hisamatsu/Madoka Kuki 4-6, 6-2, 6-1, Lenka Cenkova/Amanda Hopmans bt Nataly Cahana/Hira Rosen 7-65, 6-2.