Katie Boulter reclaimed the British number one ranking after a hard‑fought victory over Antonia Ruzic in the quarter‑finals of the Japan Open.
The match saw Boulter come back from a deficit to win in three sets, securing her place at the top of the national rankings for the first time since the tournament began.
Her win over Ruzic, who had been in good form throughout the event, was a decisive moment for the English player, who had been chasing the top spot for several weeks.
The Japan Open, held in Tokyo, is one of the key tournaments on the WTA Tour and attracts many of the world’s leading players.
Boulter’s triumph not only gave her the national number one spot but also boosted her confidence heading into the rest of the season.
<small>Source: BBC Sport — read the original story there.</small>