Katie Boulter claimed her greatest profession win thus far, defeating American world No 5 Jessica Pegula within the United Cup in Perth, albeit Nice Britain would go on to lose 2-1 to the USA within the best-of-three tie.
Boulter is ranked 51 locations beneath Pegula, who reached the ultimate of the WTA Finals in November, however the Brit rallied from a set and a double-break right down to clinch a sensational comeback win 5-7 6-4 6-4.
It is the 27-year-old Boulter’s first profession victory over a top-five opponent. Her earlier greatest wins had been her two victories over then-world No 7 Karolina Pliskova in 2022, first at Eastbourne after which Wimbledon.
Boulter’s win nudged Nice Britain forward of their conflict with the US on the mixed-team competitors, however Cameron Norrie later misplaced in straight units to Taylor Fritz – 7-6 (7-5) 6-4 – earlier than Boulter and Neal Skupski had been then defeated within the deciding doubles match, 1-6 7-6 (4) 10-7.
Victory for Nice Britain would have secured their place within the quarter-finals however, as a substitute, all three groups in Group C now stand an opportunity of progressing forward of the ultimate pool match between the US and hosts Australia on Monday.
In January 2023, and the primary version of the United Cup, Pegula helped lead the US to the title. And in opposition to Boulter, she seemed on target to open the People’ title defence with a complete victory as she took six-straight video games to go a set and 3-0 up.
Within the opening set, Pegula was compelled to save lots of three Boulter set factors at 4-5 down, however the 29-year-old did exactly and rallied in superb type.
Boulter then too fought again admirably, profitable six of the following seven video games to stage the match at a set apiece, earlier than then edging the third set 6-4 to clinch a memorable victory in two hours and 44 minutes.
She mentioned after the match: “I felt like I played some really good stuff.
“I get a number of confidence from it; I’ve accomplished the work throughout pre-season and I used to be very pleased with it.
“I feel like a different player than I was a year ago. I wanted to get some wins by rankings.”
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