Current Age: 29 Position: 55 Dominant Side: Forehand
A veteran presence on Anne Keothavong’s squad, British player Katie Boulter, participates in the BJK Cup for the seventh consecutive year.
In the qualifying round held in April, she was victorious in her singles match versus Germany, however she suffered a loss in her singles match against the Netherlands, subsequently, she and Jodie Burrage collaborated and secured the crucial doubles victory, ensuring Britain’s spot in the finals.
Nevertheless, the year 2025 has presented a combination of successes and setbacks for Boulter.
Due to a foot ailment, she was absent from a few competitions at the beginning of the year, but later secured her first clay title during a WTA 125 tournament held in Paris.
A defeat in the second round at the inaugural women’s Queen’s event in 52 years contributed to a challenging grass-court period, which led to Boulter surrendering her two-year status as British number one to Raducanu.
She marked her fourth career triumph over a top-10 competitor – defeating Paula Badosa in the initial round of Wimbledon – but was defeated by lucky loser Solana Sierra in the subsequent round.
Boulter did not advance beyond the second round in any of the four Grand Slam competitions, openly admitting at Wimbledon that her “opportunity may not arise”.
However, Boulter has consistently emphasized her enthusiasm for representing her nation, with the BJK Cup frequently eliciting her peak performance.
This was evident in the match against Japan on Thursday, as she conceded only three games in a straight-set victory against Moyuka Uchijima, guaranteeing Britain’s place in the semi-finals.
