Open China: Katie Boulter seals the essential victory to make the second round in Beijing | Tennis news

Katie Boulter sealed a very necessary victory against Hailey Baptiste 7-5 5-7 6-4 to make the second round of China on Wednesday.

Boulter continued its positive performance at the Billie Jean King Cup with a performance against the American World No 51 to organize a second -round meeting against Wimbledon and the finalist of the US Open Amanda Anisimova.

Steering towards Beijing, Boulter had been in the form of an uneven form, with outings in the first round at the US Open, the National Bank Open and Cincinnati Open.

Playing on a hard short surface which promotes the style of game of Boulter, she claimed her fourth victory at the WTA 1000 level.

“What battle,” said Boulter. “I found it very difficult to overcome the line today. I think she was playing really disruptive tennis.

“She is so talented. I know what she is capable of and I am really delighted that mentally, I stayed as loud as possible and that I found her a means, so I am happy.”

She added: “I had a few difficult months and I am really satisfied with the way I put myself there and I try to fight for each point.

“I played good tennis last week and obviously new conditions here. Difficult to play against a very good player, so I think I did well to spend this match.”

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Sky Sports analyst Colin Fleming said: “Huge positive for how Boulter finished this match to participate in his match against Anisimova. She will need her first service to be coherent and play one of the best games of her season if she wants to spend.”

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