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Katie Boulter advances after rain delays at Japan Open as Iga Swiatek fails to qualify for WTA Finals

Katie Boulter is into the second round of the Japan Open - (Getty)

Katie Boulter is through to the second round of the Japan Open after overcoming a rain delay to win in straight sets against home favourite Himeno Sakatsume.

Boulter led by a set and by 3-1 in the second set when play was suspended on Monday as a result of poor weather in Osaka.

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