Area Player Advances at French Open

Janet Lee of Rancho Palos Verdes was a winner in singles and doubles Thursday in the girls’ division of the French Open in Paris.

Lee defeated Gloria Pizzichini of Italy, 4-6, 7-5, 6-4, in a third-round match and teamed with Julie Steven of Wichita, Kan., for a 7-6 (7-5), 6-3 quarterfinal doubles victory over Martina Hingis and Joanna Manta of Switzerland.

Amanda Basica of Lomita lost her quarterfinal doubles match. She and partner Meilen Tu of Northridge were eliminated by Laurence Courtois and Nancy Feber of Belgium, 6-1, 6-3.