Overview

• Sofia Kenin defeated Katie Boulter 6-4, 6-4 to reach the Pan Pacific Open final in Tokyo.
• Kenin retired from her doubles match due to a leg injury but plans to compete in the singles final.
• Top seed Zheng Qinwen overcame Diana Shnaider 7-6(5), 6-3 to secure her spot in the final against Kenin.
• Kenin's victory over Boulter marks her first WTA singles final appearance since San Diego last year.
• Zheng, the reigning Olympic gold medalist, aims to win her first Tokyo title after being a finalist in 2022.