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Boulter Triumphs Over Baptiste, Advances in China Open

9/25/2025

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Katie Boulter beat Hailey Baptiste 7-5, 5-7, 6-4 at the China Open in Beijing to reach the second round.
She described relief after a difficult period, with Baptiste's disruptive tennis challenging her.
The victory is Boulter's fourth at the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) 1000 level, and she will face Amanda Anisimova next, with analysts calling finish a positive sign.

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Katie Boulter beat Hailey Baptiste 7-5, 5-7, 6-4 at the China Open in Beijing to reach the second round.
She described relief after a difficult period, with Baptiste's disruptive tennis challenging her.
The victory is Boulter's fourth at the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) 1000 level, and she will face Amanda Anisimova next, with analysts calling finish a positive sign.