Boulter took down 100th-ranked Podoroska in their first career meeting in one hour and 26 minutes at Ken Rosewall Arena. British No. 1 Boulter is fresh off her first Top 50 season, having won two WTA titles in 2024.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Boulter slammed nine forehand winners and converted three of her nine break points in Monday\u2019s opening set, which ended on a Podoroska double fault.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Podoroska, the 2020 Roland Garros semi-finalist, tried to regroup in the second set, but Boulter battled through a 12-minute hold for 3-0 and eased home from there.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Obviously never easy to come out first match of the year, especially against someone who's going to make so many balls and make you work so hard. She'd already played a match, so I knew I was going to have to get sharp really quickly, and I'm glad I got through the line today and played some really good stuff as well,\" Boulter was quoted as saying by United Cup website.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Podoroska, the 2020 Roland Garros semi-finalist, tried to regroup in the second set, but Boulter battled through a 12-minute hold for 3-0 and eased home from there.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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