Katie Boulter needed less than an hour to dispatch Viktorija Golubic and book her place in the Japan Open last eight.
Katie Boulter made short work of her opponent in Japan, powering past Viktorija Golubic in under an hour to storm into the quarter-finals of the Japan Open.
The British player set the tone early and never let the Swiss veteran find a way into the contest. A match finishing inside 60 minutes at tour level is a rare sight, and it points to a commanding, clinical performance from start to finish.
Boulter has built her game around a big serve and heavy groundstrokes, and that kind of firepower pays off when she gets on top quickly. Golubic, an experienced campaigner, was left chasing the match from the outset and could not slow the pace.
The quick turnaround is also good news for Boulter's legs. Saving energy in the early rounds can make a real difference deep into a week, and she now advances with plenty left in the tank as the draw tightens.
The quarter-finals now beckon, and Boulter will be looking to carry this momentum into the business end of the tournament.
