With a victory over No 1 seed Anhelina Kalinina, Wang Xiyu set up an all-Chinese battle in the Austin Open against country women Yuan Yue, who also earned a straight-sets semifinal win.
Danielle Collins scripted a fine comeback win to battle past fellow American Katie Volynets 4-6, 7-6(3), 6-0 to secure a place in the Austin Open quarterfinals.