Katie Boulter through to Hong Kong Open semi-finals after straight sets win over Anastasia Zakharova

Katie Boulter is through to the Hong Kong Open semi-finals after a straight sets 6-4 6-0 victory over Anastasia Zakharova.

Boulter edged a hard-fought opening set against an inspired Zakharova before running away with the second set. The British No 1, who reached the semi-finals in Tokyo last week, raised her level when it mattered against an opponent ranked 113th, who matched the second seed for most of the opening set.

A second break followed for the Briton, courtesy of a stunning cross-court forehand, as she cruised into a 4-0 lead and, after holding once more, she broke Zakharova for a third time to wrap up victory in an hour and 16 minutes. The victory continues Boulter's sensational run of form and she will now face sixth seed Yue Yuan, who defeated American Sofia Kenin 6-3 6-3, in the semi-finals.

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