British number one Katie Boulter reached the final of the Hong Kong Open after defeating Chinese sixth seed Yue Yuan in a challenging three-set match, winning 6-2, 5-7, 6-2. Demonstrating resilience, Boulter overcame a mid-match slump to secure her place in the final, where she will face either Russian top seed Diana Shnaider or Canada's defending champion Leylah Fernandez. Boulter's journey in Hong Kong follows a strong performance at the Tokyo WTA 500 event and contributes to her upward trajectory in the world rankings, moving from 29th to at least 23rd. Her recent success has been part of an impressive end-of-season run, including prior victories in Nottingham and San Diego. Despite a rocky period post-Wimbledon, Boulter has regained her form by extending her Asian tour, thus building confidence and accruing valuable ranking points.