
Just the beginning – Katie Boulter excited by British tennis after new record
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Katie Boulter survived an intense encounter against Canada’s Rebecca Marino to help set a new British record in Melbourne – with a bit of help from Australia. For the first time, six British players have won first-round matches at the Australian Open but Boulter had to work extremely hard to join Jack Draper, Emma Raducanu, Jodie Burrage, Harriet Dart and Jacob Fearnley in round two. Obviously it’s a great start for everyone and let’s hope we can keep that going.” Boulter sensed from cheers she could hear across Melbourne Park that De Minaur had won and his arrival, coupled with enthusiastic support from the crowd, helped her across the line. But Marino hit a purple patch to begin the second set, breaking the Boulter serve in the second game and the British number one’s frustration grew.
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