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Katie Boulter suffered a one-sided semi-final defeat to Katerina Siniakova at the Japan Open, falling 6-1 6-4 in her first match since regaining the British number one ranking.
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Katie Boulter's return to action as British number one ended in disappointment on Saturday, as Katerina Siniakova dismantled her challenge in the Japan Open semi-finals with a commanding 6-1 6-4 victory.
It was Boulter's first outing since reclaiming the top spot in British women's tennis, but the occasion counted for little against a ruthless Siniakova.
The Czech player stormed through the opening set, reeling off the first five games before Boulter could even get on the board. The Briton saved a set point to claim her first game and briefly troubled Siniakova with a break of serve, but the reprieve was short-lived as her opponent swiftly reasserted control.
The second set offered a more competitive affair, with Boulter digging in and showing greater resistance. Ultimately, though, Siniakova proved too solid, serving out the match to book her place in the final.
It is a setback for Boulter, who will be keen to bounce back quickly after a chastening afternoon in Osaka.
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