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Boulter wins in under an hour to reach quarters

Boulter wins in under an hour to reach quarters

Summary

Katie Boulter won her tennis match against Viktorija Golubic quickly, reaching the quarter-finals of the Japan Open. She will play either Antonia Ruzic or Kayla Day next and is expected to become the top British female player again after recent ranking changes.

Key Facts

  • Katie Boulter beat Viktorija Golubic 6-2, 6-1 in less than an hour at the Japan Open in Osaka.
  • Boulter is the British number two player but will regain the number one spot after this tournament.
  • She saved a break point early in the match and then won nine games in a row.
  • Boulter is seeded eighth in this competition.
  • She said strong wind made playing conditions difficult, but she stayed patient and played well.
  • Boulter will face either Antonia Ruzic from Croatia or Kayla Day from the USA in the next round.
  • Sonny Kartal briefly took the British number one ranking before Boulter’s recent wins.
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