Katie Boulter and Heather Watson superior to the quarter-finals of the Olympic tennis girls’s doubles with a straight-set win over Brazilian duo Beatriz Haddad Maia and Luisa Stefani.
After two dramatic wins from compatriots Andy Murray and Dan Evans within the males’s doubles, this was far more easy for GB’s girls as they gained 6-3 6-4.
The British duo struck early within the first set and held on to their benefit comfortably, however have been challenged within the second set because the Brazilians put the strain on, forcing them to save lots of two break factors.
The pair responded strongly, breaking the Brazilians and saving extra break factors earlier than closing out the match on their third match level. Boulter used her energy from the baseline, leaving Watson to indicate off her pace and agility on the internet.
They are going to subsequent face the third seeds from Italy – Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini, who’ve each reached the French Open semi-finals.