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Katie Boulter beats Viktorija Golubic to reach Japan Open quarter-finals
Katie Boulter beat Viktorija Golubic 6-2, 6-1 to reach the Japan Open quarter-finals in Osaka.
The British player, seeded eighth, won in less than an hour against her Swiss opponent.
After saving a break point in the opening game, Boulter won nine games in a row before Golubic stopped the run.
Strong winds made conditions difficult, and Boulter said staying patient helped her play well.
She will face Antonia Ruzic or Kayla Day in the next round.
Boulter is set to regain the British number one ranking after losing it to Sonny Kartal on Monday.
Katie Boulter beat Viktorija Golubic 6-2, 6-1 to reach the Japan Open quarter-finals in Osaka.
The eighth-seeded British player won in less than an hour, saving the only break point she faced.
Boulter will play Antonia Ruzic or Kayla Day for a place in the semi-finals.
Reaching the semi-finals would allow Boulter to reclaim the British No 1 ranking from Sonay Kartal.
Boulter said she was pleased with how she handled the windy conditions.
- Who
- Katie Boulter beat Viktorija Golubic.
- What
- Boulter won 6-2, 6-1 to reach the Japan Open quarter-finals.
- When
- Wednesday, 21 October 2026.
- Where
- Osaka, Japan.
- Why
- The win advanced Boulter to the quarter-finals, where she can pursue a place in the semi-finals.
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Boulter beat Himeno Sakatsume 6-3, 6-1 in the first round after a rain delay.
Boulter defeated Viktorija Golubic 6-2, 6-1 to reach the quarter-finals.
Boulter is due to face Antonia Ruzic or Kayla Day.
- Match score
- Boulter won 6-2, 6-1
- Match duration
- Less than an hour
- Tournament location
- Osaka, Japan
- Seed
- Eighth
- Potential next opponents
- Antonia Ruzic or Kayla Day
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What people are saying
Really difficult conditions.
I think one of the biggest things for me is staying patient in the wind, sometimes I can get a little frustrated, and I'm very pleased that I didn't allow that to affect me today.
I'm really pleased with the performance.