Brief
Katie Boulter reaches Japan Open second round after rain delay
Boulter overcame a rain‑interrupted first set to defeat Japan's Himeno Sakatsume and will face Switzerland's Viktorija Golubic.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Katie Boulter progressed to the second round of the Japan Open in Osaka after a rain‑delayed match against home favourite Himeno Sakatsume. Boulter led 6-3 3-1 when play was suspended on Monday, resumed on Tuesday and completed a 6-3 6-1 victory.
She said to the Independent, “Yesterday was a tough spot to end at… I had to have the same mindset again today and just try to get over the line and focus on getting through the match.”
The win sets up a second‑round clash with Switzerland’s Viktorija Golubic. Boulter, who lost in the Wuhan Open first round, has been overtaken as British No 1 by Sonay Kartal.
Key facts
- Katie Boulter defeated Himeno Sakatsume 6-3 6-1 at the Japan Open. (independent.co.uk)
- The match was paused on Monday due to rain and resumed on Tuesday. (independent.co.uk)
- Boulter will face Viktorija Golubic in the second round. (independent.co.uk)
- Boulter has been replaced as British No 1 by Sonay Kartal. (independent.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] independent.co.uk — originally reported as “Boulter advances after rain delays at Japan Open as Swiatek misses out on WTA Finals”
