# Boulter beats Sakatsume in rain-delayed Japan Open

> Katie Boulter completed a dominant victory over Himeno Sakatsume after rain halted play, advancing to face Viktorija Golubic in the second round.
- Title: Boulter beats Sakatsume in rain-delayed Japan Open · BBC Sport
- Summary: Katie Boulter completed a dominant victory over Himeno Sakatsume after rain halted play, advancing to face Viktorija Golubic in the second round. Katie…
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- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/articles/c9vgrnnnz014o
- Published: 2026-10-20T09:24:43.23+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: katie boulter, japan open, tennis, osaka, himeno sakatsume, viktorija golubic, sports
## Boulter leads when rain stops play
Katie Boulter was a set and three one up against home favourite Himeno Sakatsume when bad weather halted the match in Osaka on Monday.
## Boulter completes dominant victory
Boulter finished the job on Tuesday, winning six three, six one. She took five of nine break points and faced thirteen break points, of which Sakatsume converted only one.

> I didn't want to be out here playing a third set so I'm pleased with today.
## Boulter faces Golubic next
The British player advances to the second round where she will play Viktorija Golubic of Switzerland. Boulter said she had to maintain her mindset after the rain delay.

> I wanted to play last night and continue but with the rain, unfortunately, that wasn't possible.
## Key takeaway

Katie Boulter defeated Himeno Sakatsume six three, six one at the Japan Open in Osaka after rain delayed completion of the match.