Katie Boulter overcomes Conny Perrin in two sets to advance at Mexican Open in Acapulco 

Briton’s Katie Boulter got off to a winning start at the Mexican Open beating qualifier Conny Perrin 6-4 7-5.

The 22-year-old, currently ranked 85th in the world, came good when it mattered as she set up a tie with either Sofia Kenin or Rebecca Peterson in the next round.

The first set went with serve until the 10th game, when Boulter carved out a 40-0 lead as the Swiss served to save the set.

Katie Boulter advanced at the Mexico Open in Acapulco by defeating qualifier Conny Perrin

The world No 85, proved too strong for her Swiss opponent and won the match in two sets

She failed to convert on her first break, and set, point, but converted with the second.

The second followed the same theme but Boulter was able to edge in front and had match point at 5-5, though Perrin held firm to serve out the game.

Two games later and the tie was settled, Boulter converting her second match point to secure the win in one hour and 26 minutes.