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South Wales Argus
2 days ago
- Sport
- South Wales Argus
Katie Boulter battles back for tough first-round victory at Queen's
The Leicestershire star and British No.1 clinched a 7-6 1-6 6-4 win over the qualifier to reach the second round of the LTA's HSBC Championships. Boulter, 28, took the lead in a thrilling first set battle before a difficult second saw Tomljanović brush the Brit aside and win seven games in a row to force a decider. It was a tough take for Boulter who admitted that she was proud in her ability to bounce back in the toughest moments. "I knew it was going to be a really tough battle, she's someone who has a lot of credibility on these courts," she said. "She's such a tough competitor and I thought she played really well and was very competitive which made it tough for me. As I kid I dreamt of stepping foot onto this court. Grateful for the privilege. — Katie Boulter (@katiecboulter) June 10, 2025 "It was difficult for me to get steps in since the ball was coming so quickly but I think I did so well to stay mentally strong. "Sometimes these wins are the biggest ones as they are the ones that give you the confidence." It was a topsy-turvy match from the start for Boulter who was immediately broken by Tomljanović before enacting revenge and winning three games in a row to put herself on top. Tomljanović soon levelled the scores in what became a recurring tale throughout the first set as Boulter pulled ahead and the Australian battled to keep things equal. It led to a thrilling tie-break to decide the opener, with the two going toe-to-toe on points before Boulter took the lead and secured the set 7-4 with a clinical backhand winner. It was soon clear that the duo would go to a third set decider as Tomljanović jumped on a series of service errors by Boulter and took the lead, winning a stunning seven games in a row. Boulter returned the favour early in the third and broke Tomljanović twice in a much-needed burst of confidence. And having looked down and out just half an hour earlier, it all came down to a battle of mental strength in the end as Boulter completed the comeback and secured her place in the second round. "I actually think she returned extremely well today," she said. "She's one of the better returners and that's why she makes it so hard on these courts. She barely gave me any room, I had to basically do a perfect serve to really get anything from it. So there's a lot of credit to her there as she put a lot of pressure on me as the server. "At times I missed a few too many first serves and lost my rhythm a little bit," she said. "I think I'll practice that tomorrow but I'm very happy with a win today." For the latest action on the British summer grass court season, check out the LTA website
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Katie Boulter battles back for hard-fought first-round victory at Queen's
Katie Boulter battled back to beat Australia's Ajla Tomljanović and secure a hard-fought first round victory at Queen's. The Leicestershire star and British No.1 clinched a 7-6 1-6 6-4 win over the qualifier to reach the second round of the LTA's HSBC Championships. Advertisement Boulter, 28, took the lead in a thrilling first set battle before a difficult second saw Tomljanović brush the Brit aside and win seven games in a row to force a decider. It was a tough take for Boulter who admitted that she was proud in her ability to bounce back in the toughest moments. "I knew it was going to be a really tough battle, she's someone who has a lot of credibility on these courts," she said. "She's such a tough competitor and I thought she played really well and was very competitive which made it tough for me. "It was difficult for me to get steps in since the ball was coming so quickly but I think I did so well to stay mentally strong. "Sometimes these wins are the biggest ones as they are the ones that give you the confidence." Advertisement It was a topsy-turvy match from the start for Boulter who was immediately broken by Tomljanović before enacting revenge and winning three games in a row to put herself on top. Tomljanović soon levelled the scores in what became a recurring tale throughout the first set as Boulter pulled ahead and the Australian battled to keep things equal. It led to a thrilling tie-break to decide the opener, with the two going toe-to-toe on points before Boulter took the lead and secured the set 7-4 with a clinical backhand winner. It was soon clear that the duo would go to a third set decider as Tomljanović jumped on a series of service errors by Boulter and took the lead, winning a stunning seven games in a row. Advertisement Boulter returned the favour early in the third and broke Tomljanović twice in a much-needed burst of confidence. And having looked down and out just half an hour earlier, it all came down to a battle of mental strength in the end as Boulter completed the comeback and secured her place in the second round. "I actually think she returned extremely well today," she said. "She's one of the better returners and that's why she makes it so hard on these courts. She barely gave me any room, I had to basically do a perfect serve to really get anything from it. So there's a lot of credit to her there as she put a lot of pressure on me as the server. Advertisement "At times I missed a few too many first serves and lost my rhythm a little bit," she said. "I think I'll practice that tomorrow but I'm very happy with a win today." For the latest action on the British summer grass court season, check out the LTA website
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Serena Williams' Final Career Opponent Ajla Tomjlanovic Shares Emotional Post
Australian tennis star Ajla Tomljanović, known for her resilience on and off the court, recently took to Instagram to share a heartfelt reflection on her journey through the highs and lows of professional sports and life. "I often have to remind myself to every now and then stop and feel present in whatever part of my journey I'm in," Tomljanović wrote. Her words captured a powerful message about mindfulness and appreciating the moment, a sentiment that resonates far beyond the world of tennis. Ajla Tomljanovic (AUS) listens as Serena Williams (USA) (not pictured) gives an on-court interview after their match on Sep 2, 2022© Geoff Burke-Imagn Images Tomljanović, who famously defeated Serena Williams in what turned out to be the final match of the legendary American's career, knows all too well the emotional weight of major moments. But instead of focusing solely on victories or future ambitions, she emphasized the importance of valuing the full spectrum of experiences — the pretty, the ugly, the wins, the losses, and everything in between. Advertisement "While you're busy chasing all the goals and dreams, don't forget to appreciate every aspect of the rollercoaster you're on, the pretty, the ugly, the wins, the losses and all the life in between that happens," she reminded her followers. Ajla's message is a refreshing reminder in an era where athletes are often pressured to constantly move on to the 'next big thing.' "One day you'll look back and what will stand out the most will be all the memories you've made with your people," she wrote. Ending her post on a note of gratitude, Tomljanović said, "I've learned to be grateful for every little thing that's happened to me because it got me to where I am today, and I kinda like it here." Her message was punctuated with a playful nod to her shirt that apparently read "Trust the Process" — a mantra she's clearly embraced. As Tomljanović continues to build her career, it's clear that her strength isn't just in her athletic ability, but in her grounded perspective on what truly matters in the long run.
