Katie Boulter secured her place in the quarter-finals of the Hong Kong Open with a hard-fought victory over China's Xiyu Wang, winning 7-6 (7), 6-4. The British player has been working to regain her form in the latter part of the season, having faced a tough few months following Wimbledon. Between July and mid-October, Boulter struggled with a 6-8 record and was unable to win back-to-back matches in any tournament. However, while many of her fellow competitors have already begun their off-season, Boulter's choice to extend her time on the Asian circuit has proven beneficial. Reflecting on her performance, Boulter expressed pride in her effort, stating, "That was quite a match. I’m proud of myself today."