Top seeds Olivia Rogowska and John Millman have both advanced to the quarterfinals of the Northern Territory International in Darwin today.

The pair were also joined in the final eight by Alicia Molik, who continued her comeback to professional tennis with a second consecutive victory.

Photos: On and off court in Darwin

Rogowska held her nerve to win a tight first set against Alenka Hubacek 7-6(4) before Hubacek retired due to injury at 2-2 in the second set.

After a comfortable win in her first match on Wednesday, Molik was tested by rising star and AIS Pro Tour Program member Isabella Holland.

In hot conditions, the former world No.8 triumphed 6-4 7-5 to set-up a quarterfinal meeting with fourth seed Ayu-Fani Damayanti.

Second seed Shannon Golds completed a solid 6-4 6-4 win over Alison Shemon while Sally Peers beat Monika Wejnert 7-6 4-6 6-4 in a marathon three-setter.

John Millman lived up to his top seed billing with a convincing straight sets  victory over wildcard Luke Saville.

The Queenslander used his vast experience to defeat the Optus Australian Junior Davis Cup team member 6-2 6-0.

Second seed Robert Smeets also reached the quarterfinals with a 6-2 6-3 win over Kris Balakrishnan while Matthew Ebden beat Stephen Hoh 6-2 6-2.

LIVE STREAMING SCHEDULE

Friday 18 September

Play starts at 9:00 am

Olivia Rogowska v Lavinia Tananta

Alicia Molik v Ayu-Fani Damayanti