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5 things to know about Wimbledon emerging star Katie Boulter

The 21-year-old from Leicestershire has achieved plenty in her life already.

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Katie Boulter will aim to follow up her maiden Wimbledon victory when she faces 18th seed Naomi Osaka in the second round on Thursday.

The 21-year-old became the fourth British player to win a singles match at Wimbledon this year when she defeated Paraguay’s Veronica Cepede Royg.

Here, Press Association Sport gets to know Boulter.

Early starter

Stateside success story

Boulter played junior Wimbledon earlier in her career
Boulter played junior Wimbledon earlier in her career (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Sickness struck her down

Katie Boulter has been making up for lost time
Katie Boulter has been making up for lost time (Mike Egerton/PA)

Fashion and Foxes

An inventive family

Boulter is a proud granddaughter
Boulter is a proud granddaughter (John Walton/PA)
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