A number of players have broken through with their first WTA titles over the last few weeks - for Mandy Minella, who won the Copa Claro Colsanitas doubles title, it was an extreme relief.
Kristina Mladenovic and Galina Voskoboeva and Timea Babos and Mandy Minella won events in Memphis and Bogotá, respectively, without surrendering a set.
Jelena Jankovic saved her best for last at the Copa Claro Colsanitas, beating first-time finalist Paula Ormaechea in straight sets for her first WTA title in three years, and 13th WTA title overall.
Argentine No.1 Paula Ormaechea kept on winning at the Copa Claro Colsanitas on Saturday, defeating Brazilian trailblazer Teliana Pereira to reach her first WTA final. Jelena Jankovic awaits.
Teliana Pereira battled past No.2 seed Alizé Cornet to become Brazil's first WTA quarterfinalist in 14 years. No.1 seed Jelena Jankovic faced some of her own resistance but made it through.
Flavia Pennetta edged Alexandra Panova at the Copa Claro Colsanitas in the Italian's first match since August. Fellow Italian Francesca Schiavone also moved on.
New World No.1 Serena Williams and her predecessor, Victoria Azarenka, are the star attractions at next week's Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships in the United Arab Emirates.
