5 things to know about Wimbledon emerging star Katie Boulter

5 things to know about Wimbledon emerging star Katie Boulter

Katie Boulter will aim to follow up her maiden Wimbledon victory when she faces 18th seed Naomi Osaka in the second round on Thursday.

The 21-year-old became the fourth British player to win a singles match at Wimbledon this year when she defeated Paraguay’s Veronica Cepede Royg.

Here, Press Association Sport gets to know Boulter.

Early starter

Country walks at home ?

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Stateside success story

Boulter played junior Wimbledon earlier in her career
Boulter played junior Wimbledon earlier in her career (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Sickness struck her down

Katie Boulter has been making up for lost time
Katie Boulter has been making up for lost time (Mike Egerton/PA)

Fashion and Foxes

My favourite off-court look from @NikeLondon’s latest Tech Pack collection ?

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An inventive family

Boulter is a proud granddaughter
Boulter is a proud granddaughter (John Walton/PA)

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