Boulter reaches last 16 at Hong Kong Open despite distraction
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 5:43 PM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026
Katie Boulter advanced to the last 16 at the Hong Kong Open with a win over Viktorija Golubic. Boulter initially struggled after a distraction during a crucial point, losing her serve while leading 5-2 in the second set. After an unsettled period, she regained her form and secured a tie-break victory, closing the match at 6-2, 7-6. She will face American Claire Liu in the next round. Meanwhile, Venus Williams suffered her 17th consecutive singles defeat.
- •Boulter defeated Golubic 6-2, 7-6 to reach the last 16.
- •She faced a distraction that affected her play but regrouped to win.
- •Boulter previously lost in the final of the Hong Kong Open in 2024.
- •Norrie progressed in the Paris Masters with a 6-4, 1-6, 6-3 win.
- •Venus Williams lost 6-2, 6-3 to Mary Stoiana in the first round.
- 5:43 PMYahoo Sports — Boulter wins despite incident getting under her skin
"Katie Boulter says it is "lesson learned" as she overcomes an incident that "got under my skin" to reach the last 16 of the Hong Kong Open.
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