Boulter Secures Fourth WTA Singles Title at Ostrava Open
Katie Boulter of Great Britain achieved a significant milestone by securing her fourth WTA singles title at the Ostrava Open on Saturday. In a thrilling match, she overcame Germany’s Tamara Korpatsch after losing the first set, ultimately winning 5-7, 6-2, 6-1.
Match Overview
The match lasted for 1 hour and 59 minutes. Boulter, currently ranked No. 120 on the WTA Tour, showed resilience after Korpatsch initially took the lead. The German player, ranked No. 124, broke Boulter’s serve in the ninth game of the first set and went on to claim it 7-5.
In the second set, Boulter bounced back by breaking Korpatsch’s serve early. She maintained her composure and dominance, losing only three games in the final two sets.
Statistics and Performance
- First Serve Percentage: Boulter 66.2%, Korpatsch 65.4%
- Points Won on First Serve: Boulter 75.6%, Korpatsch 60.4%
- Points Won on Second Serve: Boulter 60.9%, Korpatsch 50%
Career Achievements
This victory marks Boulter’s fourth career WTA singles title, reinforcing her status in women’s tennis. Notably, her previous titles include:
- San Diego 2024 – First title on hard courts.
- Nottingham 2023 and 2024 – Two titles on grass.
Korpatsch was seeking her second career title, with her only previous victory coming in Cluj-Napoca, 2023. Following this match, Korpatsch’s record in WTA finals stands at 1-2.
Rankings Impact
Boulter’s win is expected to elevate her ranking back into the top 100, potentially placing her in the mid-80s next week after previously dropping out in November. Korpatsch, whose highest ranking is No. 71, is also close to making a return to the top 100.
