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Katie Boulter Secures GB's United Cup Quarterfinal Spot

Posted : 02 January 2025

Katie Boulter delivered a commanding performance to defeat Australia’s Olivia Gadecki in straight sets, securing Great Britain’s place in the United Cup quarter-finals in Sydney. Knowing a straight-set victory in any of the three matches against the hosts would ensure GB's progression as Group F winners, Boulter rose to the occasion. She dominated the first rubber, winning 6-2, 6-1 in just 70 minutes, sealing her team's qualification before the remaining matches took place.

 

Following Boulter's victory, Australia's Alex de Minaur, her fiancé, swiftly defeated Billy Harris 6-2, 6-1 in the second rubber. De Minaur then teamed up with Gadecki for the mixed doubles match, where the Australian duo prevailed over Charles Broom and Olivia Nicholls 6-3, 7-6 (7-3). Despite Australia's efforts, Great Britain emerged as Group F winners, having accumulated the most sets won in their matches, which included a 2-1 victory over Argentina earlier in the week.

 

Reflecting on the pressure of the decisive match, Boulter admitted to feeling the weight of expectations. "I’ve been trying to avoid all the stats," she said, adding that a conversation with former British number one Laura Robson at dinner the night before made the stakes clear. Boulter credited her focus and determination for helping her deliver the critical straight-sets win that secured her team's progression.

 

Elsewhere in the tournament, Kazakhstan reached the quarter-finals after knocking out defending champions Germany, who were missing world number two Alexander Zverev due to a biceps injury. Poland also advanced, with Iga Swiatek defeating Karolina Muchova to ensure her team's place in the next round.

 

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