3rd seed through to quarters; 2005 champion ousted by youngest player in tournament

After the end of Day 3 in Slovenia, four players moved into the quarterfinals, including the No. 3 and 4 seeds, while the 2005 champion here is beaten by the youngest player in the tournament.

No. 3 seed Caroline Wozniacki had a great day, as she cruised through to the quarters with an easy win over wildcard Karolina Sprem, 61 61. Having already beaten Maria Kirilenko, top seeded here, before, the 18-year-old is a big contender for the title.

Russian Vera Dushevina defeated Katie O'Brien on Wednesday, 63 62, and will face No.3 seed Wozniacki for a semifinal berth.

"I think I played a really good match," said Wozniacki. "I played my game and I think we had quite a few long rallies, and I'm happy I managed to pull it through. Karolina is a really good player so I'm happy I won the match today."

Petra Martic was also in the list of successful players today, beating experienced player Klara Zakopalova, 63 46 76(3). Martic is the youngest player, and Zakopalova was the champion here in 2005, and if Martic makes it to the final, she will be the youngest finalist in Potoroz.

"Passing the first round was already a success for me," said Martic. "This is the second Sony Ericsson WTA Tour event I've played in and my second victory. I was dreaming about reaching the quarterfinals and now this has come true I'm satisfied."

Next, Martic will face either No. 2 seed Katarina Srebotnik or Julia Georges, but probably she won't prefer playing the Slovenian Srebotnik.

"Of course I would like to play against Goerges, but I don't think this will happen. I will prepare myself to play against Katarina and we will see how it will end."

Another seed to secure a place in the quarters was No. 4 seed Anabel Medina Garrigues, who gained victory over Ukrainian Julia Vakulenko, 64 64. This is the first time the No.4 seed has played in Portoroz since 2005, where she was knocked out by finalist Katarina Srebotnik in the quarterfinals and views this victory as a crucial step to reaching the title.

"This victory is very important for me," said Medina Garrigues. "Julia is a strong player and she plays really well on hardcourts. She's not easy to play against, but today I played a really nice match and I'm very happy to have pulled a victory."

Medina Garrigues will meet either Camille Pin or Elena Bovina in the quartefinals.

Russian Vera Dushevina defeated Katie O'Brien on Wednesday, 63 62, and will face No.3 seed Wozniacki for a semifinal berth.