Chorley star Laura Massaro reached the semi-finals of the Monte Carlo classic with a 3-1 victory over Heba El Torky.

The World No.2 overcame her Egyptian opponent in battling fashion to reach the semi finals which will be played later today.

Massaro, the number one seed, overcame Kylie Lindsay, of New Zealand, in the round one with an 11-1, 11-4, 11-4 win in 16 minutes.