Wimbledon doubles junior champion Angela Okutoyi and Malwina Rowinski of Poland advanced to the quarterfinals of the J1 Repentigny tournament in Canada.
The duo beat Canadian Eliana Kook and Anna Rapehelle Sergi 6-4 6-2.
Okutoyi was delighted with the win, saying she is targeting the semis.
"Delighted with the win. It was a tough match but Malwina and I fought hard, especially in the first set to progress to the last eight," noted Okutoyi
The Canadian duo put up a fight in the first set, matching Okutoyi and Rowinski, but fell apart in the second set following a succession of unforced errors.
Okutoyi is using the event as a warm-up for the US Junior Open and said her progress to the semifinal gives her hope of a good performance after an indifferent performance at the Women's Futures tournament in Monastir Tunisia early this month.
"I have worked hard on my game in all aspects and I'm happy. However, there is still room for improvement," observed Okutoyi
The teen sensation will play her opening singles match against Slovenia's Ella Nala Milic after getting a bye in the first round.
Milic advanced after beating Canadian Dylan Gelber 6-0 6-1 on Monday.
Okutoyi, Kenya's youngest Kenya Open champion is hoping for a good run in the singles category.
"It's been tough getting out of the first round but I am taking one match at a time. I hope to do better than in my previous tournament in Tunisia," she said.
Okutoyi said she has adapted well to the soaring temperatures at the Larochelle Park.
"I have been here for a week and I have adapted well. The conditions at the US Open in New York will be similar and this helps me going forward,” she observed.
The teen sensation said the experience of playing at the Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon will be vital.
"I have played three grand slams this year and I will not be under pressure playing in my fourth,” noted Okutoyi.
