Sania moves into quarters

Sania Mirza entered the quarterfinals of the Japan Open with a straight set victory over Japan8217;s Aiko Nakamura today, according to information reaching here.

Sania, sedded eighth, set up a clash with top seed Russia8217;s Zvonareva, who beat Shahar Peer of France 6-3, 7-5 to make it to the last eight.

Continuing her fine form in the tournament, Sania thwarted the home challenge with a 6-1, 6-4 win after the match had to be postponed yesterday due to rains.