Czech player Katerina Siniakova wins Japan Open singles title in Osaka
The gist
Katerina Siniakova beat Ashlyn Krueger 6-1, 6-0 in 64 minutes to win the Japan Open final in Osaka.
It is her sixth career singles title, though she is better known for doubles.
How it unfolded
- Oct 23, 2026Katie Boulter beat Antonia Ruzic 3-6 6-3 6-3 in the quarter-finals, reaching her third WTA semi-final of the season and reclaiming the British No 1 spot.
- Oct 24, 2026Boulter lost her semi-final 6-1 6-4 to Katerina Siniakova in 85 minutes. Ashlyn Krueger, the 2023 champion, beat top seed Ann Li 6-4 6-7 (4-7) 6-3 to reach the final.
- Oct 25, 2026Siniakova beat Krueger 6-1, 6-0 in 64 minutes in the final, breaking the 22-year-old American's serve six times.