Katie Boulter Upsets No 9 Badosa, Advances Wimbledon Second Round

Katie Boulter secured a significant victory at Wimbledon by defeating ninth seed Paula Badosa 6-2, 3-6, 6-4 on Centre Court, marking her fourth career win against a top-10 player. The British No. 2 showcased resilience, especially in the final set, overcoming service struggles and unforced errors to claim one of the best wins of her career. This victory advances Boulter to the second round where she will face Argentinian lucky loser Solana Sierra. The win was notable not only for its quality but also for its context, as it contributed to a record seven British players reaching the second round in a single day at Wimbledon during the Open Era. Boulter expressed both relief and pride, acknowledging previous struggles with holding leads and the pressure of performing at her home Grand Slam. Commentator Martina Navratilova described the win as possibly the sweetest of Boulter’s career, underscoring the significance of the achievement on such a prestigious stage.