Katie Boulter advances at Japan Open; Iga Swiatek withdraws from Ningbo Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 11:15 AM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
Katie Boulter progressed to the second round of the Japan Open in Osaka after defeating Himeno Sakatsume in straight sets, 6-3, 6-1, following rain delays. Boulter built on her earlier lead before play was suspended and then continued her performance when it resumed. Iga Swiatek, meanwhile, withdrew from the Ningbo Open due to a thigh injury, missing the chance to qualify for the WTA Finals for the first time since 2020. She needed at least a quarter-final appearance in Ningbo to stay in contention.
- •Boulter defeated Sakatsume after a rain delay.
- •Boulter will face Viktorija Golubic in the next round.
- •Swiatek withdrew from Ningbo Open due to injury.
- •Swiatek has not missed the WTA Finals since 2020.
- •Swiatek's ranking position is now at risk.
- 11:15 AMYahoo Sports — Katie Boulter advances after rain delays at Japan Open as Iga Swiatek fails to qualify for WTA Finals
"Boulter bounced back from a first-round defeat in Wuhan to defeat the Japanese wildcard
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