Katie Boulter advanced to the Merida Open quarter-finals after Camila Osorio retired injured during their first-round clash. The British No. 3 secured her seventh consecutive WTA Tour win, capitalizing on Osorio's retirement after losing the first set 6-3. Boulter, who won the Ostrava Open last month, had struggled with her serve earlier in the tournament but edged past Beatriz Haddad Maia in the opening round. Her seventh straight victory extends her momentum ahead of the Indian Wells event.

The Merida Open match saw Boulter dominate the first set before Osorio, 24, called for medical attention and withdrew. Boulter praised the support from fans in Mexico but expressed concern over player injuries, stating, "It's been pretty tough recently. I've seen a lot of people with them and I've been through them myself so I know how difficult it is." Her comments highlighted the physical toll of the WTA circuit as she prepares for Indian Wells.

Boulter will face either top seed Jasmine Paolini or Priscilla Hon in the quarters. The Australian Open semifinalist noted her enjoyment of high-stakes matches, saying, "I really love playing in front of a lot of people," while emphasizing her focus on recovering her serve. Her progression to Indian Wells marks her fourth consecutive WTA quarter-final appearance.

The Merida Open, sponsored by BNP Paribas, continues through February 28. Sky Sports will broadcast the tournament live, including the upcoming Indian Wells event starting March 4. Boulter's run underscores her growing profile as a top-10 contender entering the North American swing.