Qualifier Miyu Kato stunned Serbia's Aleksandra Krunic in straight sets to reach the semifinals of the Japan Women's Open on Friday.
Kato, the world No. 171 and the only local player left in the singles draw, was in total control at Ariake Tennis Forest Park, running out a 6-1, 6-3 winner in 72 minutes to reach the last four of a WTA Tour event for the first time.
Kato will face Croatian qualifier Jana Fett, who continued her remarkable run with a 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 win over China's Wang Qiang.