Boulter produces emphatic win at Japan Open

Katie Boulter claimed a dominant win in her rain-affected first round match against Himeno Sakatsume in the Japan Open.

The British player was a set and 3-1 up against the home favourite when play was halted because of bad weather in Osaka on Monday.

She completed the win on Tuesday as she secured a 6-3 6-1 victory.

"Yesterday was a tough spot to end at," said Boulter, who will play Viktorija Golubic of Switzerland in the second round.

"I wanted to play last night and continue, but with the rain, unfortunately, that wasn't possible.

"It meant that I had to have the same mindset again today and just try to get over the line and focus on getting through the match.