Boulter and Watson Advance to Olympic Women's Doubles Quarter-Finals

Boulter and Watson Advance to Olympic Women's Doubles Quarter-Finals

Great Britain's Katie Boulter and Heather Watson have advanced to the quarter-finals of the Olympic tennis women's doubles with a commanding straight-set victory over the Brazilian duo Beatriz Haddad Maia and Luisa Stefani. The British pair triumphed 6-3, 6-4, securing their place in the next round.

Following the dramatic wins of compatriots Andy Murray and Dan Evans in the men's doubles, Boulter and Watson delivered a more straightforward performance. They struck early in the first set, establishing a lead that they held onto comfortably. The second set saw increased pressure from the Brazilian pair, who forced the Brits to save two break points.

Despite the challenge, Boulter and Watson responded strongly. They broke the Brazilians' serve and saved additional break points before clinching the match on their third match point. Boulter's powerful baseline play complemented Watson's speed and agility at the net, creating a formidable partnership.

Next, they will face the third-seeded Italian duo, Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini, both of whom have reached the French Open semi-finals. The upcoming match promises to be a challenging encounter as Boulter and Watson aim to continue their impressive run in the Olympic tournament.

Their victory adds to the growing list of British successes in the Olympics, showcasing the strength and depth of Team GB's tennis contingent. As they prepare for the quarter-finals, the British pair will be looking to build on their momentum and push further towards an Olympic medal.