Katie Boulter is one of the most prominent British tennis players> Unfortunately, she has been struggling for long with injuries. Katie has a no.82 career-high back in 2019 before struggling with her body and crashing out the top300. However, she started the new season in the best possible way after reaching the 3rd round of the Gippsland Trophy
.After her last win, Katie gains 57 places in the live rankings to be the new world no.314 to finally start her ascent to better rankings.
Next vs. Osaka?
Katie may face Naomi Osaka in the 3rd round.
Katie Boulter and Naomi Osaka faced off just on 2 occasions. Their current head to head is 2-0 for Osaka. The last time they fought against each other, Naomi Osaka won 6-3 6-4 in the 2nd round in London (Wimbledon) in July 2018.
Boulter in Melbourne, ranking, and results in 2021
Ranked no.371, Katie has managed to achieve an overall 2-0 record in 2021. Katie is competing in Melbourne where she toppled Anna Kalinskaya 6-1 6-3 and Cori Gauff 3-6 7-5 6-2.
Naomi Osaka in 2021
At the moment ranked no.3, Naomi played her last match on the 29th of January when she was overcome by Serena Williams 6-2 2-6 10-7 in Adelaide.