Hong Kong Open: Katie Boulter beats Wang Xiyu to succeed in quarter-finals

British high seed Katie Boulter is into the quarter-finals of the Hong Kong Open after a straight units victory over China’s Wang Xiyu.

The 28-year-old, searching for her third title of the yr, beat Wang 7-6 (9-7) 6-4 in two hours and quarter-hour.

Second seed Boulter wanted an excellent break to win a hard-fought first set earlier than edging out a extra snug second set win towards the world quantity 100.

“That was fairly a match. Wang is an unbelievable competitor and he would not surrender. He is acquired expertise and also you give him full credit score,” Boulter mentioned after the win.

“He made me work arduous right this moment and he has a vivid future forward of him, for certain.”

Boulter, ranked twenty ninth on this planet, received his first WTA 500 title in San Diego in March earlier than defending his title on the Nottingham Open in June.

She is going to face both Varvara Gracheva or Anastasia Zakharova on Friday to guide a spot within the semi-finals.