Katie Boulter vs Viktorija Golubic Preview & Prediction | 2026 Japan Women’s Open | Round of 16

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Katie Boulter meets Viktorija Golubic in the round of 16 at the 2026 Japan Women’s Open at the Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka, Japan.

Ranking points: WTA 250

Start date/time: 21 October 2026 at 3:00 am

Venue: Utsubo Tennis Center, Osaka, Japan

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel

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Katie Boulter vs Viktorija Golubic prediction

Katie Boulter picked up just a fourth win in14 outings with a dominant victory over Himeno Sakatsume.

The Brit denied the home support the sight of a Japanese star taking down a big name by claiming a routine 6-3 6-1 success.

The world number 58 now faces Viktorija Golubic for a fifth time after the Swiss was equally convincing in crushing Mai Hontama by the same scoreline.

The head-to-head stands at 2-2 with Katie leading 2-1 on hardcourts, including a 6-2 6-2 win in Ostrava earlier this year.

Golubic has been in the more consistent form and is lower ranked, so taking a punt on the Swiss veteran may result in a decent pay-out, especially with Katie being so erratic over recent months.

Katie Boulter vs Viktorija Golubic tip: Viktorija Golubic to win