Shalmali Mhatre, Shalmali Inamdar and Mangala Saraf joined her in the last-four stage.

Shalmali beat Uma Narvekar in another one-sided encounter, keeping her down to 5, 3 and 2 while Shalmali Inamdar brooked a little more resistance from Bhavna Suvarna while winning 21-16, 21-14, 21-11.

In the closest quarter-final encounter, Mangala Saraf was taken to four games before prevailing 21-18, 21-19, 21-23, 21-18.

In the girls section, Rujuta Rege advanced into the third round with an easy 21-5, 21-2 win over Sneha Vora.

Results
Women's singles (QF): Janhavi Deshpande bt Rikita Dalal 21-8, 21-8, 21-9; Shalmali Inamdar bt Bhavana Suvarna 21-16, 21-14, 21-11; Shalmali Mhatre bt Uma Narvekar 21-5, 21-3, 21-2; Mangala Saraf bt Shruti Kanade 21-18, 21-19, 21-23,21-18.

Girl's singles (2nd round): Rujuta Rege bt Sneha Vora 21-5, 21-2.(1st round): Sukhada Tatke bt Anushree Kulkarni 21-16, 21-15.

Simultaneous chess
International Master Sharad Tilak, IWM Bhagyashree Thipsay and Fide-Master Avinash Awate will be playing siumltaneous chess at the Zandu Pharmaceutical Centeen on August 19. Interested players are expected to contact DB Pulekar on 5130943.