Shelby Rogers (20 years) almost creates the surprise of the day at the tournament in Strasbourg. The young American, World 188th has titillated Chanelle Scheepers in the second round on Wednesday. South Africa 61th in the WTA qualifies for the next three sets and after nearly two hours on the short ride.

Breaked input by Rogers in the first set, Scheepers loses his service again in the fifth game [4-1]. She conceded the set 6/2.

Both players are equally involved in the next round before the head series No. 7 can make the break 4-3 and serve for the gain of the set 6/3.

The African Highest Ranked in the WTA concedes his first serve in the final set but make up her delay and obtrude 6/4 after two breacks. She reached the quarterfinals after winning 2/6, 6/3, 6/4, in 1 hour 51.