5 things to know about Wimbledon emerging star Katie Boulter

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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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