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'I'm always my biggest critic' - Katie Boulter feeling positive after impressive run at Rothesay Classic in Birmingham

Katie Boulter is taking positives from a strong week at the LTA's Rothesay Classic Birmingham after her run came to an end in the last eight against Simona Halep. Leicester star Boulter, who is on the LTA's Pro Scholarship Programme — the highest level of support for players aged 16-24 — fell 6-4 6-1 to the two-time Grand Slam champion on Friday. Ad/> Despite slight disappointment at the loss, Boulter revealed that overall she was delighted with her week at Edgbaston.

Former Wimbledon champion Simona Halep into Birmingham semi-finals

Boulter had been in career-best form at the tournament, defeating Alison Riske in the first round of the Wimbledon warm-up before knocking out former top-10 player Caroline Garcia. But second seed Halep ultimately proved too strong in a 6-4, 6-1 victory.

Simona Halep beats Britain's Katie Boulter in straight sets in Birmingham Classic quarter-finals

Simona Halep is into the semi-finals of the Birmingham Classic after getting past Britain’s Katie Boulter in straight sets. The No. 2 seed had already knocked out Harriet Dart in the previous round, and Boulter started well in a bid to avoid suffering the same result as her compatriot.

Former Wimbledon champion Halep into Birmingham semi-finals

BIRMINGHAM: Former Wimbledon champion Simona Halep booked her place in the semi-finals of the WTA Birmingham grass-court event with a straight sets win over Britain's Katie Boulter on Friday (Jun 17).

Katie Boulter rates her week in Birmingham as ‘huge step forward’ despite defeat

Katie Boulter rated her week in Birmingham as a “huge step forward” after losing to former Wimbledon champion Simona Halep in the quarter-finals.

Rafael Nadal says his 'intention is to play at Wimbledon' for first time in three years despite lingering foot injury

By Ben Morse, CNN

Katie Boulter beats Caroline Garcia to set up Simona Halep quarter-final showdown in Birmingham

Katie Boulter advanced to the quarter-finals of the Birmingham Classic after beating Caroline Garcia 7-6, 6-1, and will face Romanian Simona Halep in the next round. Boulter needed a tie-break to snatch the opening set, winning 7-5, eventually going on to beat her opponent in straight sets, backing up the biggest win of her career which saw her edge past Alison Riske 7-6 (7-5) 6-1 in the previous round. Ad/> Boulter’s opponent Garcia was unimpressed with a decision towards the end of the first set after the umpire had overruled the line judge by calling her first serve out on the point, and spent the changeover visibly frustrated.

Brilliant Boulter records milestone win in Birmingham | Draper out of Queen's

Britain's Katie Boulter moved into the quarter-finals of the Rothesay Classic Birmingham after a straight-sets victory against Caroline Garcia.

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'I'm always my biggest critic' - Katie Boulter feeling positive after impressive run at Rothesay Classic in Birmingham

Former Wimbledon champion Simona Halep into Birmingham semi-finals

Simona Halep beats Britain's Katie Boulter in straight sets in Birmingham Classic quarter-finals

Former Wimbledon champion Halep into Birmingham semi-finals

Katie Boulter rates her week in Birmingham as ‘huge step forward’ despite defeat

Rafael Nadal says his 'intention is to play at Wimbledon' for first time in three years despite lingering foot injury

Katie Boulter beats Caroline Garcia to set up Simona Halep quarter-final showdown in Birmingham

Brilliant Boulter records milestone win in Birmingham | Draper out of Queen's