Katie Boulter Advances in US Open

Katie Boulter demonstrated her resilience by overcoming a set deficit to defeat Aliaksandra Sasnovich 5-7, 6-2, 6-1 in the first round of the US Open. Despite early struggles and sweltering conditions, Boulter showcased her fighting spirit, winning five consecutive games in the third set to secure victory. This win propels her into the second round, where she will face either Jessica Bouzas Maneiro or Petra Martic. Boulter, who is seeded 31st, emphasized the importance of performing well in major tournaments to climb the rankings. The triumph marks her second completed singles victory since Wimbledon, highlighting her mixed form in recent months. Additionally, fellow British player Jack Draper also advanced to the second round with a dominant performance against Zhizhen Zhang, who retired due to injury.