1 / 3000Read later0Read MoreKatie Boulter fights back from a set down to reach Japan Open semi-finalsThe Independent·Jamie Braidwood·4 days ago#dV7eezGA#independentcouk#independent#boulter#semi#final+3 more🧰Tag tools✨Add tagReading 0:0015s thresholdBookmark Skip to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyle Katie Boulter in action against Karolina Muchova (Getty)Katie Boulter has reclaimed the British No 1 ranking from Sonay Kartal after advancing to the semi-finals of the Japan Open in Osaka. Boulter recovered from a set and a break down to defeat Croatia's Antonia Ruzic 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 in their quarter-final match. The victory ensures the Briton will re-enter the world's top 50, rising to at least number 48 in the rankings. Boulter will face Czech player and world doubles No 1 Katerina Siniakova in her third semi-final of the season. The other semi-final in Osaka will feature an all-American clash between top seed Ann Li and Ashlyn Krueger. In fullKatie Boulter reclaims British No 1 from Sonay Kartal after ‘lucky’ Japan Open breakThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
