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Ken Rosewall Arena: Katie Boulter picked up a win in Britain’s opening match of the United Cup, defeating Argentina’s Nadia Podoroska 6-2, 6-3 to notch a 1-0 lead in Group F tie in on Monday.

Boulter took down 100th-ranked Podoroska in their first career meeting in one hour and 26 minutes at Ken Rosewall Arena. British No. 1 Boulter is fresh off her first Top 50 season, having won two WTA titles in 2024.

Boulter slammed nine forehand winners and converted three of her nine break points in Monday’s opening set, which ended on a Podoroska double fault.