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Boulter battles her way into Nottingham last eight

Katie Boulter summoned all of her fighting spirit to battle past the determined Daria Snigur and progress to the last eight of the LTA's Rothesay Open Nottingham on Thursday. Leicester's Boulter, who is a graduate of the LTA's Pro Scholarship Programme, had beaten fellow Brit Emily Appleton to reach the second round to set up a meeting against the Ukrainian lucky loser. Ad After being promoted to the main draw Snigur had beaten defending champion and Roland Garros semi-finalist Beatriz Haddad Maia in round one, meaning that Boulter certainly had a tough task on her hands.

Dart sets up all-British encounter in Nottingham

Harriet Dart battled through illness and a second-set fightback from Anhelina Kalinina to set up an all-British quarter-final at the LTA's Rothesay Open Nottingham. Hampstead's Dart, who is supported by the LTA's Pro Scholarship Programme, had fought her way through two rounds of qualifying and her opening main draw match to set up this meeting against Ukraine's Kalinina, who was a finalist at the prestigious Italian Open less than a month ago. Ad Despite being a slight underdog and struggling with illness, the Brit dominated the opening set, needing less than half an hour to take it, and then broke at the end of second set to seal a 6-0 7-5 triumph.

Harriet Dart and new British No. 1 Katie Boulter set up all-British quarter-final at Nottingham Open

Katie Boulter beat Daria Snigur 7-5 6-3, while qualifier Harriet Dart beat Anhelina Kalinina 6-0 7-5 to set up an all-British quarter-final at the Nottingham Open. Dart has faced off against Boulter four times before, with the latter winning three of those matches, but the two have never gone head-to-head on grass. Ad Despite missing several opportunities to break Snigur's serve in the opening set, Boulter managed to level the score at 4-4 before ultimately claiming the set after an hour and 15 minutes.

Boulter revels in playing at 'home' in Nottingham

Katie Boulter says the LTA's Rothesay Open Nottingham provides her with the perfect opportunity to repay her nearest and dearest. The Leicester player, who has recently graduated from the LTA's Pro Scholarship Programme, soared to British No.1 with her run to the semi-finals in Surbiton last week and got life to her new era at the summit underway with a comfortable 6-1 6-3 win over compatriot Emily Appleton at the second grass court event of the British season. Ad Boulter grew up playing at the Nottingham Tennis Centre after being introduced to the sport by her mum and grandpa in the East Midlands.

Burrage leads British success on day two in Nottingham

Jodie Burrage kickstarted her LTA Rothesay Open Nottingham campaign with a thrilling victory on a busy day of action for British players. Burrage, who is supported by the LTA's Pro Scholarship Programme, battled her way to a 7-6(5) 3-6 7-6(4) victory over Tereza Martincova — in a match that took just over three hours.

Boulter looking to learn after Surbiton loss

Katie Boulter hopes to take key learnings from her semi-final exit at the LTA's Lexus Surbiton Trophy. On the brink of becoming British number one, Boulter — who is supported by the LTA's Pro Access Programme — bowed out of the West London tournament with a 6-3 6-2 defeat to 2009 US Open semi-finalist Yanina Wickmayer. Ad The Leicester player pledged to harbour the positives from defeat to the former world no.12.

Swan and Murray star to reach Surbiton finals

Katie Swan put on one of the performances of the tournament to beat Lily Yuriko Miyazaki in the Battle of the Brits and seal her place in the LTA's Lexus Surbiton Trophy final. The British No.5 will start next week as British No.1 if she defeats 2009 US Open semi-finalist Yanina Wickmayer in tomorrow's final. Ad Bristol player Swan stormed to an emphatic 6-1 6-0 victory over friend-turned-rival Miyazaki after three British women reached the semi-finals of the tournament for the first time ever yesterday.

'Faultless' Swan thrilled with stunning semi-final display

Katie Swan called her own performance 'faultless' as she breezed into the final of the LTA's Lexus Surbiton Trophy. The Bristol star, who is supported by the LTA's Pro Access Programme, reached Sunday's final with an emphatic 6-1 6-0 semi-final triumph over fellow Brit Lily Yuriko Miyazaki on Centre Court. Ad Swan started the week as British No.5 but will end it as No.1 if she beats Yanina Wickmayer in the showpiece.

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Boulter battles her way into Nottingham last eight

Dart sets up all-British encounter in Nottingham

Harriet Dart and new British No. 1 Katie Boulter set up all-British quarter-final at Nottingham Open

Boulter revels in playing at 'home' in Nottingham

Burrage leads British success on day two in Nottingham

Boulter looking to learn after Surbiton loss

Swan and Murray star to reach Surbiton finals

'Faultless' Swan thrilled with stunning semi-final display