Acapulco, February 28: Renata Zarazua became the first Mexican woman to reach a WTA Tour semi-final since 1993 after continuing her fairytale run at the Mexican Open.
Local wildcard Zarazua upstaged Tamara Zidansek 6-2, 3-6, 6-2 en route to the final four of the WTA International tournament in Acapulco on Thursday.
World number 270 Zarazua, 22, will face teenage qualifier Leylah Fernandez for a spot in the final.
Watson into Mexican Open quarters, Fernandez's run continues
Canadian 17-year-old Fernandez moved through to her maiden WTA semifinal after ousting fellow teen Anastasia Potapova 6-3, 7-5.
Elsewhere, seventh seed Heather Watson prevailed 6-3 1-6 6-1 against American Christina McHale.
Next up for Watson is Wang Xiyu, who eased past sixth seed Zhu Lin 6-2 6-2.
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