Katie Boulter fought back tears as she astounded former world No 1 Karolina Pliskova to achieve the greatest triumph of her career on Center Court- just two days after the death of her grandmother.
The 25-year-old Midlands ace came back from a set down to defeat last year’s beaten finalist 3-6 7-6 6-4 and advance to a Grand Slam third round for the first time. Injury and illness have plagued the ace’s career.
Katie Boulter’s Grandparents: Katie Dedicates her First Wimbledon Center Court Win
According to Katie’s words in the post-match interview today, her beloved grandmother was dead earlier this week. Her identity is not revealed yet as the pro tennis player never mentions her on her social media.
No information regarding her grandma’s obituary was mentioned on social media probably the family wants to perform all rituals privately.
She acknowledged her tears when she declared in the Wimbledon post-match interview that her victory was in honor of her grandmother, who passed away earlier this week.
When Boulter defeated the Czech at Eastbourne last week, it was her first victory over a top-ten player.
According to thesun.co.uk, after a shaky start, the bright blonde produced a superb last set and received a minimum check of £120,000.
Katie Boulter’s Grandfather: Where Is He Now?
Katie Boulter’s grandfather is Brian Boulter who was watching courtside in the second round of her grandaughter’s match against Karolina Pliskova in Wimbledon 2022. He looks like in his mid-80s.
He was pretty happy about his granddaughter’s victory which safeguards her in the third round. The old man can’t hold his tears while Katie was giving her palm tribute to her grandmother in the post-match interview.
BBC Sport once tweeted mentioning that Katie’s grandfather invented the anti-theft tags that go on clothes.
Since he recently lost his loving wife, Brian is experiencing spiritual deficiencies. Let’s hope for the fortitude to deal with losing his wife.