British No 1 Katie Boulter made it through to the third round of the Miami Open after her teenage opponent Brenda Fruhvirtova retired with illness.
Boulter came into the match as a seed, having reached a career-high No 27 earlier this month, and she progressed after her 16-year-old opponent Fruhvirtova retired from their match in the middle of a rain delay with the score at 7-6 1-0 15-0. Wild card Fruhvirtova appeared to be struggling with the heat, headed to her chair before being consoled by Boulter.
'She lost her first service game, and you felt she was always playing catch-up. 'She didn't panic, she had to fight hard, she had to keep her emotions in check, but she got the win and is through to the third round. 'I bet she'll play better in the next round. 'There's many ways to beat people, and sometimes to stay in rallies and extend them is the way. 'Boulter isn't scared to take the ball on when she has the opportunity.
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