Just the beginning – Katie Boulter excited by British tennis after new record
2 months, 1 week ago

Just the beginning – Katie Boulter excited by British tennis after new record

The Independent  

Sign 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.

History of this topic

Katie Boulter crashes out of Australian Open second round to extend her barren Grand Slam record - despite fiance Alex De Minaur dashing across to watch after his own win
2 months, 1 week ago
Katie Boulter starts 2025 in style by leading Great Britain to United Cup win
2 months, 3 weeks ago
British No1 tennis star Katie Boulter: ‘I’m coming out of my shell’
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Katie Boulter slips to heartbreaking defeat in Hong Kong Open final to miss out on third title of the year - after British No 1 broke into world top 25 for first time
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Katie Boulter breaks into world’s top 25 for first time after reaching another WTA Tour final
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Katie Boulter cruises into Hong Kong Open semi-finals
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Katie Boulter’s Tokyo run ended by Sofia Kenin in the semi-finals
5 months ago
Katie Boulter v Aliaksandra Sasnovich LIVE: US Open tennis scores as British No.1 secures comeback win
7 months ago
Did Harriet Dart’s tie-break tears knock Katie Boulter out of Wimbledon?
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Katie Boulter ‘expecting an absolute battle’ in clash with Harriet Dart
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Katie Boulter battles through tricky first round to set up Battle of Britain at Wimbledon
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Katie Boulter insists she takes comfort from extra Wimbledon pressure
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Boulter-De Minaur couple wins titles in same week for the second time in 2024
9 months, 1 week ago
Katie Boulter fails to build on tournament win after early exit in Indian Wells
1 year ago
The remarkable rise of Katie Boulter and what comes next for British tennis star
1 year ago
Katie Boulter leads the British charge at the Australian Open as she joins her boyfriend in round two - and looks on collision course with Emma Raducanu - but Dan Evans can't join four Brit winners
1 year, 2 months ago
Britain’s Katie Boulter eager to build on her successful season in 2024
1 year, 4 months ago
Katie Boulter reaches round two in only British success of the day
1 year, 8 months ago
Katie Boulter beats Heather Watson in Nottingham to reach first WTA Tour final
1 year, 9 months ago
Katie Boulter falls short as Great Britain lose Billie Jean King Cup qualifier
1 year, 11 months ago
Britain up against it as France take 2-0 lead in Billie Jean King Cup qualifier
1 year, 11 months ago
Katie Boulter ‘very strong’ for overcoming injury and grief at SW19 – boyfriend
2 years, 8 months ago
Katie Boulter goes down fighting against Petra Kvitova in Eastbourne
2 years, 9 months ago
Katie Boulter and Jodie Burrage both pull off impressive Eastbourne wins
2 years, 9 months ago
Katie Boulter gives Aryna Sabalenka a scare at Wimbledon
3 years, 8 months ago
Britain's Katie Boulter crashes out of St Petersburg Open
6 years, 1 month ago
British wildcard Katie Boulter in senior Wimbledon debut
7 years, 8 months ago

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