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Boulter and Dart set up all-British clash in Nottingham

Katie Boulter and Harriet Dart will face off in the last eight of the LTA's Rothesay Open Nottingham after a historic day of action for British women on Thursday. Leicester's Boulter, who is a graduate of the LTA's Pro Scholarship Programme, was handed a tough test against Ukrainian lucky loser Daria Snigur. Ad Snigur had knocked out defending champion and Roland Garros semi-finalist Beatriz Haddad Maia in round one, but after a lengthy first set Boulter was able to prevail 7-5 6-3 to reach the last eight.

Watson admits difficult in playing 'best friend' after Nottingham victory

Heather Watson admitted that it was tricky to play 'best friend' Tatjana Maria after stunning the German to reach the quarter-final of the LTA's Rothesay Open Nottingham. Watson was an underdog against her experienced opponent on Centre Court on Wednesday, with Maria ranked 129 spots above the Brit in the WTA rankings and a semi-finalist at Wimbledon last year. Ad However, world No.195 Watson produced a dazzling display of aggressive grass court tennis, rallying from an early break point down to prevail 6-4 6-4.

Heather Watson through to 2023 Nottingham Open quarter-finals, Liam Broady and Arthur Fery knocked out

Heather Watson reached the quarter-finals of the Nottingham Open after defeating Tatjana Maria 6-4 6-4 on Wednesday afternoon. British 31-year-old Watson is ranked No. 195 in the world, well below No.

Watson and Loffhagen reach last eight in Nottingham

Heather Watson and George Loffhagen reached the quarter-finals of the LTA's Rothesay Open Nottingham on a busy day of British action at the Nottingham Tennis Centre. Watson faced a tough second round match against Tatjana Maria, her best friend on tour and former doubles partner who reached the semi-final at Wimbledon last year. Ad At 66th in the world, Maria is 129 spots above the Brit in the world rankings though the gap did not show as Watson produced a stylish performance to prevail 6-4 6-4 on Centre Court.

Watson spearheads British charge on opening day in Nottingham

Heather Watson starred at the LTA's Rothesay Open in Nottingham on Monday as she eased her way to the second round. After coming through qualifying Watson — who is supported by LTA's Pro Access Programme — was handed a tough opening round encounter against Germany's Jule Niemeier.

Watson believes healthy competition fuelled round one win in Nottingham

Heather Watson believes competing amid the growing strength and depth of women's tennis helped her seal an impressive opening round win at the LTA's Rothesay Open in Nottingham. Watson, who is supported by LTA's Pro Access Programme, came through two rounds of qualifying to reach the main draw in Nottingham, and was pitted against hard-hitting German Jule Niemeier. Ad Niemeier prevailed when the two met on Centre Court at Wimbledon last year but it was a different story today, with Watson rallying from 4-1 down in the opening set to claim an 6-4 6-3 victory.

Boulter excited to keep British momentum going at Surbiton

Katie Boulter wants to see British women maintain the momentum for the entire grass-court season after a record-equalling four players reached the quarterfinals of the LTA's Lexus Surbiton Trophy. Isabelle Lacy, Katie Swan, Lily Yuriko Miyazaki, and the British No.3 progressed, meaning there will be four women in the quarterfinals for the first time since 2017 when Naomi Broady, Harriet Dart, Heather Watson, and Katy Dunne reached the same stage. Ad Boulter came out on top against wildcard Sonay Kartal, showing immense heart to battle back from a set down and record a sensational 6-3 3-6 4-6 triumph over the British No.8.

British women achieve huge success at Surbiton Trophy

Four British women will play in the quarterfinals of the LTA's Lexus Surbiton Trophy for the first time since 2017 following another fantastic day of action in West London. Katie Swan, Lily Yuriko Miyazaki, Isabelle Lacy, and Katie Boulter progressed through the Round of 16, following in the footsteps of Naomi Broady, Harriet Dart, Heather Watson, and Katy Dunne's astounding achievement five years ago. Ad Miyazaki won another Battle of the Brits, storming to a straight-set victory over Eden Silva.

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Boulter and Dart set up all-British clash in Nottingham

Watson admits difficult in playing 'best friend' after Nottingham victory

Heather Watson through to 2023 Nottingham Open quarter-finals, Liam Broady and Arthur Fery knocked out

Watson and Loffhagen reach last eight in Nottingham

Watson spearheads British charge on opening day in Nottingham

Watson believes healthy competition fuelled round one win in Nottingham

Boulter excited to keep British momentum going at Surbiton

British women achieve huge success at Surbiton Trophy