British primary Katie Boulter powered by means of to the Hong Kong Open semi-finals with a 6-4 6-0 win over Anastasia Zakharova.
Boulter, ranked 29 on this planet rankings, saved two break factors within the seventh sport of a decent first set, earlier than making the essential break herself within the tenth.
The second set was one-sided with Boulter profitable it in simply half-hour. The spotlight was a shocking cross-court forehand after a prolonged rally within the fourth sport.
“The primary set I feel I used to be on one other planet,” mentioned Boulter, who additionally reached the Pan Pacific Open semi-finals final week.
“She was taking part in some good tennis. I picked up at 5-3 and performed some actually good things after that. I used to be free and relaxed on the courtroom.”
Second seed Boulter will play Yue Yuan within the semi-finals after the Chinese language sixth seed beat American Sofia Kenin 6-3 6-3.
The 28-year-old is looking for a 3rd WTA Tour title this season after victories in Nottingham and San Diego.
