Katie Boulter beats Katie Volynets to move on to the Round of 64 in the women's singles this Western & Southern Open (Cincinnati) 2026
It went all the way at the Western & Southern Open (Cincinnati) 2026: Katie Boulter held their nerve in the decider to beat Katie Volynets 7-5 0-6 6-4 in the Women's Singles Round of 128.
| Katie Boulter | Katie Volynets | Won by | |
| Set 1 | 7 | 5 | Katie Boulter |
| Set 2 | 0 | 6 | Katie Volynets |
| Set 3 | 6 | 4 | Katie Boulter |
7-5 — set 1 was the tightest of the match, settled by just 2 games.
The Players
Katie Boulter — representing Great Britain, currently ranked No. 71 in the world, with a record of 2 wins from 10 recorded matches — takes another step forward with this result.
Katie Volynets — representing United States, currently ranked No. 89 in the world, with a record of 1 wins from 5 recorded matches — exits this bracket but leaves with competitive minutes banked.
What's Next
The result feeds directly into the Western & Southern Open (Cincinnati) 2026 standings as the event plays on.
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