- Katie Boulter has reclaimed the British No 1 ranking from Sonay Kartal after advancing to the semi-finals of the Japan Open in Osaka.
- Boulter recovered from a set and a break down to defeat Croatia's Antonia Ruzic 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 in their quarter-final match.
- The victory ensures the Briton will re-enter the world's top 50, rising to at least number 48 in the rankings.
- Boulter will face Czech player and world doubles No 1 Katerina Siniakova in her third semi-final of the season.
- The other semi-final in Osaka will feature an all-American clash between top seed Ann Li and Ashlyn Krueger.
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