The British player Laura Robson came through an epic contest against seventh seed Peng Shuai yesterday to reach the last four of the Guangzhou International Open.
Robson secured a 7-5, 5-7, 6-2 victory after three hours on court. The 18-year-old, who won silver in the mixed doubles at the Olympics, will now face third seed Sorana Cirstea of Romania in the semi-finals.
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