Qualifier Iroda Tulyaganova of Uzbekistan rallied past Russia's Alla Kudryavtseva 4-6, 6-2, 6-2, and Olga Poutchkova of Russia defeated Alberta Brianti of Italy 7-5, 6-3.

Mirza rallied from a 1-4 deficit in the second set after Rezai had trouble with her serve. Mirza drew even at 5-5 and won the final two games.

``I've never played anyone who hits the ball so hard,'' Mirza said.

Tulyaganova squandered a 3-1 lead to lose the first set, but got steadier throughout the match.