Age32
CountryNew Zealand
Residence Auckland, New Zealand
Turned Pro2006
2016 Earnings$5,028
The American defeated Marina Erakovic in straight sets.
The fifth-seeded Croatian smacked 25 aces against Ito in a tight 7-6(5), 7-6(3) match to advance to the quarterfinals.
The No. 4 seed avoided disaster with a first-round escape of Marina Erakovic.
The former No. 2 led 6-2, 2-0, but lost 2-6, 7-6 (6), 7-5.
German qualifier defeats Voegele 4-6, 6-2, 6-3; Giorgi to play Knapp in all-Italian semifinal.