Boulter survives tight test
Katie Boulter edged Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 7–6(2), 6–4 in Miami qualifying after saving set points — a clutch performance that booked her main-draw spot. (x.com) It’s another example of qualifiers showing resilience after Indian Wells. (x.com)
Katie Boulter’s match against Jessica Bouzas Maneiro was a first-round main-draw contest at the Miami Open on March 17, 2026, played as part of the Round of 128 at Hard Rock Stadium. (wtatennis.com) The opening set went to an extended tiebreak in which Boulter saved six set points before closing it out 11–9. (skysports.com) She finished the match in straight sets, 7–6(9), 6–4, with the contest officially recorded at about 1 hour 48 minutes. (independent.co.uk) The win moves Boulter into the second round where she is scheduled to meet 17th seed Clara Tauson of Denmark. (wtatennis.com) The result arrives after Boulter captured the Ostrava Open on February 7, 2026 — her fourth career WTA title — providing a form boost heading into the Sunshine Double. (wtatennis.com) Boulter had been knocked out in Indian Wells qualifying earlier in March, losing to Victoria Jiménez Kasintseva in three sets on March 3, 2026, before returning to the Miami main draw. (wtatennis.com)
