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Katie Boulter Survives Kartal Scare to Reach Nottingham Open Quarter-Finals

The two-time defending champion remains Nottingham’s lone British hopeful, set to meet American McCartney Kessler in the quarter-finals following her 6-4, 1-6, 7-5 win.

Tennis - Nottingham Open - Nottingham Tennis Centre, Nottingham, Britain - June 19, 2025 Britain's Katie Boulter reacts during her round of 16 match against Britain's Sonay Kartal Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
Tennis - Nottingham Open - Nottingham Tennis Centre, Nottingham, Britain - June 19, 2025 Britain's Katie Boulter reacts during her round of 16 match against Britain's Sonay Kartal Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
Tennis - Nottingham Open - Nottingham Tennis Centre, Nottingham, Britain - June 19, 2025 Britain's Katie Boulter reacts during her round of 16 match against Britain's Sonay Kartal Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
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Overview

  • Boulter battled back from a break down in the third set to edge Sonay Kartal 6-4, 1-6, 7-5 in two hours and 26 minutes.
  • The victory extended her Nottingham winning streak to 12 matches as she chases a third successive title at the WTA Tour event.
  • She struggled in extreme heat and required a medical consultation after trailing 4-2 in the decider before mounting her comeback.
  • As the only British player left in the draw, Boulter will next face American McCartney Kessler in Friday’s quarter-final.
  • Emma Raducanu has replaced Boulter as Britain’s top-ranked woman this week, and Jacob Fearnley also advanced to his first ATP Tour quarter-final at Queen’s Club.