Katie Boulter Grinds Out French Open Second-Round Victory Over Akasha Urhobo

British No 3 Katie Boulter has advanced to the second round of the French Open following a hard-fought victory over American wildcard Akasha Urhobo on May 25, 2026.

Boulter secured the win on Court 8 at Roland-Garros with a final score of 6-4, 4-6, 6-4. The match was characterized as a gritty performance to overcome the 19-year-old American teenager.

Recent Form and Rankings

The 29-year-old Boulter enters the second round ranked 71 in the world. Her progression in Paris follows a period of increasing confidence on clay courts over the last two seasons.

Prior to the French Open, Boulter demonstrated encouraging form with several notable results, including:

• A quarter-final appearance at the WTA 250 in Rouen.
• Victories in both singles and doubles competitions at the Mutua Madrid Open.

Tournament Outlook

Boulter now aims to surpass her previous best performance at Roland-Garros, which was reaching the second round. To advance further, she must face Russian-born Austrian Anastasia Potapova in her next match.

The result for Boulter contributes to a mixed opening for British players at the tournament. While Boulter and Fran Jones have both successfully reached the second round, qualifier Toby Samuel saw his run end in the first round.