Argentinian Maria Lourdes Carle, the No 8 seed, defeated Frenchwoman Diane Parry, the top seed, 7-6 (2), 6-3 to advance to the last four of the Argentina Open at the Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club.

Carle, ranked No 175, will face Argentinian Julia Riera, the No 7 seed, next.

The Argentinian won against Brazilian Gabriela Ce (3-6, 6-0, 6-3) and Ipek Oz (6-1, 6-3) earlier in the tournament.

In the previous rounds of the Argentinian tournament, Parry, ranked No 94, won against Georgian qualifier Ekaterine Gorgodze (6-1, 6-2) and Argentinian wildcard Julieta Lara Estable (6-3, 6-3).

Buenos Aires WTA 125, other last-eight results (Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club, USD 115.000, most recent results first):

• Laura Pigossi vs. Solana Sierra
• Renata Zarazua vs. Elizabeth Mandlik: saturday
• Julia Riera beat Polona Hercog: 6-3, 6-4