Katie Boulter seeks to put dismal 2025 in past with help of Sharapova’s former coach
Player fell to world ranking No 113 at end of last year
TL;DR
- Katie Boulter has appointed Michael Joyce as her new coach to help her regain her previous WTA Tour ranking.
- Boulter experienced a difficult previous season, dropping from a career-high ranking of 23 to 113.
- Joyce has previously coached players like Johanna Konta, Jessica Pegula, Victoria Azarenka, and Eugenie Bouchard.
- Boulter feels her new coaching setup and personal life, including her impending marriage to Alex de Minaur, are providing positive momentum.
- Cameron Norrie will be the highest-ranked British player at the Grand Slam, following a strong 2025 season.
- Norrie achieved significant success in 2025, reaching the Wimbledon quarterfinals and defeating world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz.
- Boulter will face 10th seed Belinda Bencic in the first round of the main draw, acknowledging the challenge.
- Boulter is entering the match with a relaxed attitude, feeling no pressure due to her underdog status.