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Boulter Reclaims No. 1, Falls Short in Japan Open Semis
25 Oct
Summary
- Katie Boulter lost in the Japan Open semi-finals to doubles world number one Siniakova.
- Boulter's performance will be enough to reclaim the British number one ranking.
- The match concluded with a 6-1, 6-4 victory for Siniakova in 85 minutes.
Katie Boulter has exited the Japan Open in the semi-final round, marking her first match since regaining the British number one tennis ranking. Her earlier performance in Osaka, which included a quarter-final win, ensured she would surpass Sonny Kartal in the world standings.
Despite a strong start in the second set, Boulter ultimately lost to doubles world number one Barbora Krejčíková Siniakova. The final score was 6-1, 6-4, with the match lasting 85 minutes. Siniakova advances to face defending champion Ashlyn Krueger in the final.