The Lexus Nottingham Open 2025 served up exciting Round of 16 action as Katie Boulter kept British hopes alive with a hard-fought 6-4, 1-6, 7-5 win over fellow Brit Sonay Kartal. Boulter showed resilience under pressure, bouncing back after a shaky second set to edge a gripping third set and secure a spot in the quarterfinals of this prestigious grass-court event in Nottingham, England.
Poland’s Magda Linette was clinical in her match against Britain’s Mia Xu, winning 7-5, 6-1. Linette’s experience and shot precision helped her overcome early resistance before dominating the second set. Rising American Michaela Kessler also made a statement with a dominant 6-1, 6-4 victory over China’s Lin Zhu, using her powerful baseline game to control the match from start to finish.
Elsewhere, Denmark’s Clara Tauson delivered a commanding performance to defeat Russia’s Anna Blinkova 6-4, 6-4. Tauson’s clean hitting and confidence on grass made the difference, as she continues to build momentum heading into the Wimbledon season
With Boulter leading the British charge and international talents like Tauson, Kessler, and Linette showcasing top form, the Nottingham Open continues to be a thrilling prelude to the grass-court Grand Slam at Wimbledon.
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