British number one shows impressive form as she eyes her third WTA title of the year.

British tennis star Katie Boulter continues her remarkable run in the Hong Kong Open, advancing to the semi-finals with a powerful 6-4, 6-0 victory over Russia’s Anastasia Zakharova. Ranked 29th in the world, Boulter overcame a challenging first set, saving two break points in a tight seventh game. She then clinched the set with a decisive break in the tenth game, setting the stage for a dominant second set that she secured in just 30 minutes.

Boulter’s performance in the second set was especially commanding. The highlight came in the fourth game, where she unleashed a stunning cross-court forehand after a lengthy rally, underscoring her skill and confidence on the court. Reflecting on the match, Boulter shared, “The first set I think I was on another planet. She was playing some good tennis. I picked up at 5-3 and played some really good stuff after that. I was free and relaxed on the court.”

This victory puts the British number one on course for her third WTA title of the season, following her wins in Nottingham and San Diego. Boulter has consistently delivered impressive results this year and reached the semi-finals at the Pan Pacific Open just last week, further solidifying her position among the top players on the WTA Tour.

Boulter, the tournament’s second seed, will next face China’s Yue Yuan in the semi-finals. Yuan, the sixth seed, secured her place after defeating American Sofia Kenin 6-3, 6-3 in her quarter-final. The 28-year-old Boulter is determined to continue her success, bringing her relaxed yet focused approach to the court as she aims to lift another trophy before the season concludes.

With her sights set on a strong finish to the year, Boulter’s performances signal her growing prowess on the WTA Tour and her readiness to compete with the best.