Katie Boulter breaks into world’s top 25 for first time after reaching another WTA Tour final
Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Katie Boulter will break into the world’s top 25 for the first time after reaching her third WTA Tour final of the season at the Hong Kong Tennis Open. The British number one battled to a 6-2 5-7 6-2 victory over China’s Yuan Yue, which guaranteed she will climb to at least 23rd in the rankings on Monday. I’ve got nothing to lose tomorrow and I’m just going to swing free and enjoy it for me.” Boulter made the perfect start, winning four games in a row to establish a dominant lead in the first set.












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