Move over Raducanu—Katie Boulter might just be the new face of British tennis, and she’s not here to play around (well… technically, she is).

With a powerful serve, a WTA title under her belt, and a steady climb up the world rankings, Boulter is making serious noise on and off the court. Here are 8 reasons Katie Boulter should be on your radar this Wimbledon season.

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1. British No. 1 & Wimbledon Hopeful

Katie was British No. 1 until June 2025, when Raducanu overtook her following Queen’s. Still, she remains one of Britain’s biggest hopes for Wimbledon.

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2. On a Roll This Grass Season

She’s a two-time Nottingham Open champion, notably defeating Karolína Plíšková in 2024 to retain her title. Katie has shown consistent form on grass, a plus for Wimbledon ahead.

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3. Career‑Best Ranking & WTA 500 Title

After winning the San Diego Open (a WTA 500) in March 2024, climbing into the Top‑30, and reaching world No. 23, she's establishing herself as a serious tour-level threat.

4. Team GB Hero in BJK Cup

While she hasn't recently clinched a decisive Billie Jean King Cup match, she’s represented Great Britain 12 times and helped the team reach the semifinals in multiple years.

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5. Speaking Out Against Online Abuse

Katie recently opened up about the shocking death threats and abuse she receives from rogue sports bettors, sparking calls for better protection and regulation in sports.

6. Power Couple Vibes: Away from Court

Off‑court, she’s engaged to Aussie star Alex de Minaur.

7. Still Hunting a Grand Slam Breakthrough

Despite success elsewhere, her best Grand Slam results are third rounds—Wimbledon (2022, 2023), US Open (2023), and Australian Open (reached Round 2 in 2025).

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8. On-Court Battles

Her 2025 grass season has been mixed: early losses at Queen’s cost her British No. 1 to Raducanu, but she opened Wimbledon strong with a first-set surge against Paula Badosa.