Marina Melnikova defeated Renata Zarazua 6-0 6-2 in the W25 Hilton Head Island semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Renata Zarazua came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Marina Melnikova claimed a first win over Renata Zarazua in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Melnikova M. took it in straight sets.