From Woodhouse Eaves, Leicestershire, Boucher has won seven singles and four doubles titles on the ITF Women’s Circuit.
She is based at the Lawn Tennis Association’s National Tennis Centre in Roehampton, where she is coached by Jeremy Bates, Nigel Sears, and Mark Taylor.
Country (sports) | United Kingdom |
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Born | 1 August 1996 Leicester, England |
Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
Prize money | US$ 1,243,239 |
Singles | |
Career record | 270–170 (61.4%) |
Career titles | 7 ITF |
Highest ranking | No. 82 (18 February 2019) |
Current ranking | No. 126 (12 June 2023) |
Grand Slam singles results | |
Australian Open | 2R (2019) |
French Open | Q2 (2023) |
Wimbledon | 3R (2022) |
US Open | 1R (2021) |
Doubles | |
Career record | 39–31 (55.7%) |
Career titles | 4 ITF |
Highest ranking | No. 431 (31 December 2018) |
Grand Slam doubles results | |
Wimbledon | 1R (2017, 2018) |
Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
Wimbledon | 1R (2018) |
Team competitions | |
Fed Cup | 9–2 (81.8%) |
Hopman Cup | RR (2019) |
My earliest memories and personal life
Her mother represented Great Britain several times as a county tennis player. Boulter herself began playing tennis at the age of five and went on to represent Great Britain three years later, when she was eight. Boulter has said that beating her older brother was a motivating factor for her when she was younger. “We used to practice together at this local court down the road from our house. Ultimately, I was able to beat him at this game, so that was great.”
It was her interest in fashion that led to her appearance in Vogue magazine in 2018. Boulter played the piano before her tennis career took precedence. She is a Leicester City Football Club supporter. Boulter is currently dating Australian tennis player Alex de Minaur .
Choosing a career
When it comes to choosing a career, there are countless factors to consider. For Katie Boulter, her love of tennis was undoubtedly a major influencer in her decision to pursue a professional tennis career. However, talent alone is not enough to reach the top level of any profession – dedication and hard work are also crucial components.
Boulter’s success as the British no.1 women’s tennis player did not come overnight; she has been playing since childhood and has spent countless hours practicing and honing her skills. It can be easy for young people to feel overwhelmed or unsure when considering their own future careers, but Boulter’s journey serves as an inspiration that with passion and perseverance anything is possible.
Ultimately, choosing a career should be driven by your own interests and strengths rather than external pressures or expectations. Whether you aspire to become a professional athlete like Boulter or pursue another path entirely, remember that success is achievable if you set your mind to it.
A steady rise from 2008 to 2013
As Anna Kournikova did in 2008, Boulter won the Lemon Bowl in Rome at the age of 11. She went on to become a finalist at the Junior Orange Bowl Tennis Championships in Coral Gables, Florida in 2011. Her team included Andy Murray and Caroline Wozniacki, who won the Aegon Junior Player Award that month.
During a $10k event in Sharm El Sheikh in November 2013, Boulter won her first senior doubles title.
Doubles success, first senior singles title in 2014
In January 2014, Boulter had a successful run in the Australian Open girls’ doubles event reaching the final with Ivana Jorović. Afterward, in May of the same year she achieved her first senior singles title victory over fellow Briton Eden Silva at a tournament in Sharm El Sheikh. Her strong showing continued to the doubles event at this same tournament where she paired with Nina Stojanović to win; ironically, Boulter had earlier been defeated by Stojanović in a single final. A month later Boulter earned a wildcard for Wimbledon qualifying, but sadly lost her first-round match to Italian Alberta Brianti after two-and-a-half intense sets.
First Grand Slam second round, debut in the top 100
The 2018 Surbiton Trophy was won by Bolter.
2018 was a stellar year of tennis for her. In April, she won her first $25k singles tournament in Óbidos, Portugal, followed by a second singles title at the $60k event in Fukuoka, Japan in May. Although defeated in the initial round of qualifying for the French Open,Boulter kept up her strong form as she earned a wildcard to the Nottingham Open and achieved her first WTA quarterfinal there. Later that month, she was again granted a wildcard to take part in the $100k grass-court event held in Southsea, England, eventually losing out to Kirsten Flipkens in the final.
Following that, she received a wildcard into the Wimbledon main draw, where she beat Veronica Cepede Royg in the first round. She fell to Naomi Osaka in the second round.
In the qualifiers of the St. Petersburg Ladies’ Trophy, she beat Bernarda Pera, Katarina Zavatska and Ysaline Bonaventure. Her next tournament was the St. Petersburg Ladies’ Trophy, where she lost to Ekaterina Alexandrova in three sets. During the Mexican Open, she defeated Conny Perrin in straight sets before retiring to Sofia Kenin, a fifth seed. The Miami Open saw her lose to Marie Bouzková in straight sets as the sixth qualifying seed.
Boulter suffered a spinal stress fracture while playing for Great Britain in the Fed Cup in April.
Another Wimbledon second round in 2020–2021
As the Wimbledon tournament approaches, British tennis fans will be eager to see their favorite players take on the world’s best. For Katie Boulter, this year’s event marks another opportunity to showcase her skills and demonstrate why she is currently ranked as Britain’s no.1 women’s tennis player.
Boulter has had a strong start to the 2020-2021 season, with impressive performances in several tournaments leading up to Wimbledon. Her powerful serve and aggressive playing style have earned her numerous victories and accolades from fans and fellow players alike.
However, competing at Wimbledon is always a unique challenge for even the most experienced players. With its storied history and prestigious reputation, the tournament brings out both nerves and excitement in competitors.
For Boulter, this year’s second round at Wimbledon presents an opportunity to continue her upward trajectory in professional tennis while also representing her country on one of sport’s biggest stages. Fans will be eagerly waiting to see how she performs under pressure – but if past results are any indication, there is plenty of reason to believe that Boulter could make some serious waves at this year’s event.
First top-10 finish in 2022.
A leg injury forced Boulter to retire from the WTA event in Lyon in March 2022 after winning an ITF tournament in February.
Boulter made her return at the Nottingham Open in June, making it through qualifying and beating Tatjana Maria in the opening round before being defeated by Ajla Tomljanović. She then secured a wildcard for the Birmingham Classic, where she scored her first top-40 victory against Alison Riske and Caroline Garcia, before falling to Simona Halep. At Eastbourne, she was handed another wildcard and stunned fourth seed and world No. 7 Karolina Plíšková for her first top-10 win. However, her run came to an end after a three set loss to Petra Kvitová in the Last 16.
A win in three sets at Wimbledon gave Boulter her first major win of the year. She lost to harmony Tan in straight sets in the third round.
23rd century
Bolter won the $60k Canberra International event to start the new season.
The final of the Canberra International tournament was won by Britain’s Katie Boulter
At the Canberra International tournament, Katie Boulter won the final
Timeline of perform
She is currently the British no.1 women’s tennis player. Katie Boulter is an English tennis player.
From Woodhouse Eaves, Leicestershire, Boucher has won seven singles and four doubles titles on the ITF Women’s Circuit. As of 18 February 2019, she reached her best singles ranking of No. 82. On 31 December 2018, she topped the WTA doubles rankings at No. 431.
She is based at the Lawn Tennis Association’s National Tennis Centre in Roehampton, where she is coached by Jeremy Bates, Nigel Sears, and Mark Taylor.
My earliest memories and personal life
Her mother represented Great Britain several times as a county tennis player. Boulter herself began playing tennis at the age of five and went on to represent Great Britain three years later, when she was eight. Boulter has said that beating her older brother was a motivating factor for her when she was younger. “We used to practice together at this local court down the road from our house. Ultimately, I was able to beat him at this game, so that was great.”
It was her interest in fashion that led to her appearance in Vogue magazine in 2018. Boulter played the piano before her tennis career took precedence. She is a Leicester City Football Club supporter. Boulter is currently dating Australian tennis player Alex de Minaur
Choosing a career
A steady rise from 2008 to 2013
As Anna Kournikova did in 2008, Boulter won the Lemon Bowl in Rome at the age of 11. She went on to become a finalist at the Junior Orange Bowl Tennis Championships in Coral Gables, Florida in 2011. Her team included Andy Murray and Caroline Wozniacki, who won the Aegon Junior Player Award that month.
During a $10k event in Sharm El Sheikh in November 2013, Boulter won her first senior doubles title.
Doubles success, first senior singles title in 2014
In January 2014, Boulter had a successful run in the Australian Open girls’ doubles event reaching the final with Ivana Jorović. Afterward, in May of the same year she achieved her first senior singles title victory over fellow Briton Eden Silva at a tournament in Sharm El Sheikh. Her strong showing continued to the doubles event at this same tournament where she paired with Nina Stojanović to win; ironically, Boulter had earlier been defeated by Stojanović in a single final. A month later Boulter earned a wildcard for Wimbledon qualifying, but sadly lost her first-round match to Italian Alberta Brianti after two-and-a-half intense sets.
First Grand Slam second round, debut in the top 100
The 2018 Surbiton Trophy was won by Bolter.
2018 was a stellar year of tennis for her. In April, she won her first $25k singles tournament in Óbidos, Portugal, followed by a second singles title at the $60k event in Fukuoka, Japan in May. Although defeated in the initial round of qualifying for the French Open, Boulter kept up her strong form as she earned a wildcard to the Nottingham Open and achieved her first WTA quarterfinal there. Later that month, she was again granted a wildcard to take part in the $100k grass-court event held in Southsea, England, eventually losing out to Kirsten Flipkens in the final.
Following that, she received a wildcard into the Wimbledon main draw, where she beat Veronica Cepede Royg in the first round. She fell to Naomi Osaka in the second round.
In the qualifiers of the St. Petersburg Ladies’ Trophy, she beat Bernarda Pera, Katarina Zavatska and Ysaline Bonaventure. Her next tournament was the St. Petersburg Ladies’ Trophy, where she lost to Ekaterina Alexandrova in three sets. During the Mexican Open, she defeated Conny Perrin in straight sets before retiring to Sofia Kenin, a fifth seed. The Miami Open saw her lose to Marie Bouzková in straight sets as the sixth qualifying seed.
Boulter suffered a spinal stress fracture while playing for Great Britain in the Fed Cup in April.
Another Wimbledon second round in 2020–2021
At the 2020 Australian Open, she lost in the first round to Elina Svitolina. In 2021, she lost to Daria Kasatkina in the first round. In the second round of Wimbledon, she beat qualifier Danielle Lao before losing to Aryna Sabalenka in three sets. In 2021, she lost to Liudmila Samsonova in the first round of the US Open.
First top-10 finish in 2022.
A leg injury forced Boulter to retire from the WTA event in Lyon in March 2022 after winning an ITF tournament in February.
Boulter made her return at the Nottingham Open in June, making it through qualifying and beating Tatjana Maria in the opening round before being defeated by Ajla Tomljanović. She then secured a wildcard for the Birmingham Classic, where she scored her first top-40 victory against Alison Riske and Caroline Garcia, before falling to Simona Halep. At Eastbourne, she was handed another wildcard and stunned fourth seed and world No. 7 Karolina Plíšková for her first top-10 win. However, her run came to an end after a three set loss to Petra Kvitová in the Last 16.
A win in three sets at Wimbledon gave Boulter her first major win of the year. She lost to harmony Tan in straight sets in the third round.
23rd century
Bolter won the $60k Canberra International event to start the new season.
The final of the Canberra International tournament was won by Britain’s Katie Boulter
At the Canberra International tournament, Katie Boulter won the final
Timeline of performance
The key
In order to avoid confusion and double counting, these charts are updated after a tournament or when a player’s participation has ended.
Results from the main draw of WTA Tour, Grand Slam tournaments, Fed Cup/Billie Jean King Cup, and Olympic Games are included in win-loss records.
Individuals
Through the qualifying rounds of the 2023 French Open.
Statistics for Katie Boulter’s Grand Slam singles matches.
Playing double,
order to avoid confusion and double counting, these charts are updated after a tournament or when a player’s participation has ended.
Results from the main draw of WTA Tour, Grand Slam tournaments, Fed Cup/Billie Jean King Cup, and Olympic Games are included in win-loss records.
Individuals
Through the qualifying rounds of the 2023 French Open.
Statistics for Katie Boulter’s Grand Slam singles matches.
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