Katie Boulter's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Katie Boulter.

Katie Boulter is an English professional tennis player who reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 23 on November 4, 2024. She also achieved a doubles ranking of No. 277 on January 6, 2025. Boulter has secured three singles titles on the WTA Tour, in addition to seven singles and four doubles titles on the ITF Women's Circuit. She currently holds the position of British No. 1 in women's singles.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1977: All-British Final

In June 2023, Katie Boulter competed against Jodie Burrage in an all-British final at the Nottingham Open, the first such final since 1977.

2008: Lemon Bowl win

In 2008, at the age of 11, Katie Boulter won the Lemon Bowl in Rome, marking an early success in her tennis career.

2011: Junior Orange Bowl finalist

In 2011, at age 14, Katie Boulter became a finalist in the Junior Orange Bowl Tennis Championships in Coral Gables, Florida, following in the footsteps of notable players like Andy Murray and Caroline Wozniacki. She was also awarded the Aegon Junior Player Award that month.

November 2013: First Senior Doubles Title

In November 2013, Katie Boulter claimed her first senior doubles title at a $10k event in Sharm El Sheikh.

January 2014: Australian Open Doubles Finalist

In January 2014, Katie Boulter achieved further doubles success, becoming a finalist at the Australian Open girls' doubles event with Ivana Jorović.

March 2014: Junior Ranking

In March 2014, Boulter was ranked the No. 10 junior tennis player in the world, a significant achievement early in her career.

May 2014: First Senior Singles Title

In May 2014, Katie Boulter won her first senior singles title in Sharm El Sheikh, defeating fellow Briton Eden Silva. She also secured the doubles title at the same event, partnering with Nina Stojanović.

February 2022: ITF Tournament Win

In February 2022, Katie Boulter won an ITF tournament. However, in March she had to retire from the WTA Tour event in Lyon due to a leg injury.

June 2023: British No. 1 and WTA Title

In June 2023, Katie Boulter became the British No. 1 after a semifinal showing at the Surbiton Trophy. She also reached the quarterfinals at the Nottingham Open, marking a historic moment with four British players in the event. After winning against Heather Watson, she reached the finals with Jodie Burrage, making it the first all-British final since 1977. Katie returned to top 100 in rankings. Boulter won against Burrage, winning her first WTA Tour title.

August 2023: Canadian Open Appearance and Career High Ranking

In August 2023, Katie Boulter qualified for the main draw of the Canadian Open in Montreal. She won her first-round match against Rebecca Marino but lost in the second round to Coco Gauff. On August 14, 2023, this result improved Boulter's singles ranking to a career high of 60.

September 2023: US Open and Career-High Ranking

In September 2023, Katie Boulter entered the US Open main draw via her ranking for the first time and won her first-ever main-draw match. She beat Wang Yafan in the second round and lost to Peyton Stearns in round three. On September 11, 2023, she reached a new career-high ranking of 50.