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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Braidwood

Katie Boulter fights back from a set down to reach Japan Open semi-finals

  • Katie Boulter has reclaimed the British No 1 ranking from Sonay Kartal after advancing to the semi-finals of the Japan Open in Osaka.
  • Boulter recovered from a set and a break down to defeat Croatia's Antonia Ruzic 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 in their quarter-final match.
  • The victory ensures the Briton will re-enter the world's top 50, rising to at least number 48 in the rankings.
  • Boulter will face Czech player and world doubles No 1 Katerina Siniakova in her third semi-final of the season.
  • The other semi-final in Osaka will feature an all-American clash between top seed Ann Li and Ashlyn Krueger.

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Katie Boulter reclaims British No 1 from Sonay Kartal after ‘lucky’ Japan Open break

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