Doha: American Ashlyn Krueger came from a set down to defeat Britain's Katie Boulter 3-6, 6-2, 6-2, securing her place in the second round of the Mubadala DC Open women's tennis tournament. According to Qatar News Agency, former champion Liudmila Samsonova of Russia also advanced after overcoming sixth-seeded American Madison Keys 3-6, 6-4, 6-4. This victory marked Samsonova's second win over Keys in their seven career meetings. In another match, Indonesia's Janice Tjen defeated Slovakia's Rebecca Sramkova 6-4, 6-2, further advancing in the tournament.