At one point Maria was four games to one down in the third set and managed to come back and win it.
If Maria is to win this title she is going have to play a lot better or else I don't see her getting past the semi-finals.
Ni La beat Jie Zheng in straight sets and she had little trouble getting past her Chinese compatriot and is getting better and more tactical with each round.
Sloane Stephens beat Petra Cetkovska in three tough set and Sloane has had some very tough losses and seem to suffering from a loss of form and confidence so badly needed this win.