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Boulter & Watson reach women's doubles quarter-finals

Katie Boulter and Heather Watson advanced to the quarter-finals of the Olympic tennis women's doubles with a straight sets win over Brazilian duo Beatriz Haddad Maia and Luisa Stefani.

Following on from the two dramatic wins from Andy Murray and Dan Evans in the men's doubles, it was much more straightforward for GB's women as they won 6-3 6-4.

The British duo struck early in the first set and held on to their advantage comfortably, but were challenged in the second set as the Brazilians put the pressure on, forcing them to save two break points.