Wimbledon: Katie Boulter into third round after win over Karolina Pliskova | Tennis News

The British No 3 made it back-to-back wins over the sixth seed, having beaten her more experienced opponent in Eastbourne last week; she will take on either Sara Sorribes Tormo or Harmony Tan, Serena Williams’ victor, in the third round.

Katie Boulter has made it through to the third round of Wimbledon for the first time in her career

Britain’s Katie Boulter has made it through to the third round of Wimbledon for the first time in her career after a 3-6 7-6 (7-4) 6-4 victory over Karolina Pliskova.

The British No 3 made it back-to-back wins over the sixth seed, having beaten her more experienced opponent in Eastbourne last week.

She was able to counter Pliskova’s huge serve and thrived off the home crowd to come back from a set down.

Boulter now steps into unchartered waters at the Championships and will take on either Sara Sorribes Tormo or Harmony Tan, Serena Williams’ victor, in the third round.

“I’ve got absolutely no words, I’m literally shaking,” Boulter said after her victory. “The crowd was unbelievable, thank you so much for getting me through that.”

The 25-year-old then shared that this match had fallen at an extremely difficult time for her and her family, who were watching in the Player Box on Centre Court.

“I’m going to get emotional. My gran passed away two days ago so I’d just like to dedicate that to her today.“

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