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Britain’s Katie Boulter showcased her resilience at the San Diego Open, securing a spot in her maiden WTA 500 quarter-final with a hard-fought victory over Beatriz Haddad Maia.
Facing a tough challenge, Boulter endured a setback in the opening set, surrendering 11 consecutive points as her Brazilian opponent claimed the initial advantage. Undeterred, Boulter mounted a remarkable comeback, displaying determination and skill to clinch the second-round encounter with a scoreline of 3-6 6-3 6-4.
With this win, Boulter sets her sights on further success as she prepares to face either Croatia’s Donna Vekic or Canada’s Marina Stakusic in the quarter-finals on Friday.
In another impressive display of British talent, Jack Draper demonstrated his prowess at the Mexican Open by defeating Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka in convincing fashion. Draper’s commanding performance, marked by a 6-3 6-0 victory, solidified his progression to the quarter-finals after previously overcoming seventh seed Tommy Paul in the opening round.
Draper’s next challenge awaits in the form of Serb Miomir Kecmanovic, setting the stage for an intriguing clash between two talented players vying for a spot in the tournament’s later stages.
