Darja Vidmanova advanced to her first WTA semifinal at the 250 event in Memphis, eliminating American opponents along the way.

The 23-year-old Czech is one of several young players making breakthrough runs at the tournament. She joins 16-year-old Russian Kristina Liutova and 23-year-old American Elvina Kalieva as first-time semifinalists at the event.

Vidmanova’s path to the last four included victories over home players. The tournament has highlighted the emergence of a new generation on the women’s circuit.