Yanina Wickmayer, Belgium, in action against Shahar Peer, Israel, during their semi final match of the ASB Classic Womens Tennis Tournament. Photo by NZPA.
Wickmayer, the third seed and world No 16, produced some strong serves and solid forehands on the way to an 86-minute victory over her 30th ranked opponent.
Peer fought hard throughout, but was hampered by six double faults, a number of them coming at crucial times of a contest played in windy conditions.
Wickmayer, who has yet to drop a set, will now meet the winner of the all-Italian clash between top seed Flavia Pennetta and No 4 seed Francesca Schiavone.
