Katie Boulter (world No.54) beat Hailey Baptiste 7-5 5-7 6-4 in the China Open, ending “a tough couple of months” after recent early defeats; she regrouped despite losing a double-break lead and will face Amanda Anisimova. The piece highlights Boulter’s form recovery, serve tweak and Billie Jean King Cup role, and notes Novak Djokovic’s entry to the Shanghai Masters.