Summary
British tennis player Katie Boulter won against Linda Noskova at the Japan Open, advancing to the second round. She defeated her opponent in straight sets, marking a notable win as Noskova is ranked 17th in the world. Boulter will next face Sorana Cirstea in the competition.
Key Facts
- Katie Boulter is the British number three in tennis.
- She beat world number 17 Linda Noskova at the Japan Open.
- The match score was 7-6 (7-3), 6-3.
- Boulter's win took one hour and 36 minutes.
- This victory was her first against a top-20 player since July.
- Boulter had fallen to Britain's number three after a series of early exits in recent tournaments.
- Boulter will face Romania's Sorana Cirstea in the upcoming round.
- Naomi Osaka, the top seed, also moved to the second round with a win.
