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Indian Wells: Katie Boulter wins in BNP Paribas Open qualifying

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British number two Katie Boulter is one win away from the Indian Wells main draw after beating American Allie Kiick in qualifying.

Boulter, 22, won 7-5 5-7 6-2 victory over in two hours and 19 minutes.

The world number 85, who is seeded sixth, will face Switzerland's Viktorija Golubic in the second qualifying round on Tuesday.

British number three Heather Watson, 26, lost 6-2 6-7 (3-7) 6-4 to Italy's Sara Errani.

World number 113 Watson, whose only two wins this year came in Hobart qualifying in January, saved three match points in the second set and led 4-2 in the last.