Katie Boulter Advances to Hong Kong Open Semifinals

The British No. 1 defeated Anastasia Zakharova in straight sets and will face China's Yuan Yue next.

Katie Boulter secured a 6-4, 6-0 victory over Russia's Anastasia Zakharova to reach the semifinals of the Hong Kong Open.
Boulter, ranked No. 29 in the world, overcame a challenging first set before dominating the second set.
A win against Yuan Yue in the semifinals could elevate Boulter to a career-high ranking of No. 23.
Boulter has had a successful season, with notable victories in San Diego and Nottingham, and aims to improve her Grand Slam performances in 2025.
Yuan Yue advanced to the semifinals after defeating Sofia Kenin, setting up a rematch with Boulter, whom she faced earlier this year.