Katie Boulter advanced to the semi-finals of the Hong Kong Open after a straight-sets victory over Russia's Anastasia Zakharova. Despite a slow start, Boulter showcased her impressive form, ultimately winning the match 6-4, 6-0. The British No. 1 faced a challenging first set against Zakharova, who played exceptionally well despite her world ranking of No. 113. However, Boulter found her rhythm and dominated the second set, securing her place in the semi-finals. She will now compete against China's Yuan Yue, who defeated Sofia Kenin with a score of 6-3, 6-3 in the quarter-finals.