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Dart rues fine margins in Surbiton loss

Harriet Dart admitted that fine margins cost her dearly after being eliminated from the LTA's Lexus Surbiton Trophy in the Round of 16 by top seed Tatjana Maria. The British No.4 fell to a 6-4 6-7(5) 6-4 defeat on centre court in West London but showed incredible spirit to push the tournament's top seed to the absolute limit in the glaring West London sun. Ad A win for Dart would have meant there would be five British women in the quarterfinals of the tournament, the most in its history.

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.

Lacy excited to reach last eight at Surbiton

Isabelle Lacy could not hide her excitement after Sachia Vickery's withdrawal from the LTA's Lexus Surbiton Trophy guaranteed she would be one of a record four British players in the quarterfinals. The 16-year-old, Katie Swan, Lily Yuriko Miyazaki, and Katie Boulter 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 The Surbiton High School A-Levels student beat Madison Brengle in the Round of 32, her first victory over someone ranked in the top 100 players on the planet.

Ireland drawn alongside Croatia and Thailand in World Cup of Darts

The Republic of Ireland team of Willie O'Connor and Keane Barry has been drawn alongside Croatia and Thailand in the World Cup of Darts.

Jack Draper rues injury that has forced him out of Wimbledon - 'This one is tough to take'

Jack Draper has been ruled out of Wimbledon after confirming he will miss the grass-court season due to a shoulder injury. The 21-year-old withdrew from the second Grand Slam of the season at the French Open on account of a problem that forced him to serve underarm before retiring in the second set against Tomas Martin Etcheverry. Ad Draper said at the time he was hopeful it would not impact on his summer, but following a scan he took the decision to take a break from the sport.

Dart kicks off Surbiton campaign with hard-fought win

Harriet Dart is looking forward to improving her run at the LTA's Lexus Surbiton Trophy after kicking off her grass court season with a battling win over Belgian Magali Kempen. The Hampstead player, who is supported by the LTA's PSP Programme, grabbed a 2-6 6-4 6-3 triumph against the qualifier on Wednesday afternoon. Ad Dart, 26, showed huge heart after a disappointing performance in the opening set as she looks to rediscover her grass court form from last season, where she reached the third round of Wimbledon for the second successive year.

Miyazaki edges all-British battle on busy day at Surbiton

Lily Miyazaki triumphed in the battle of the Brits to stun Jodie Burrage and progress to the last 16 on a thrilling day of action at the LTA's Lexus Surbiton Trophy. The duo are both coached by Craig Veal, but it was the lower-ranked Miyazaki — who is supported by the LTA's Pro Access Programme — who triumphed in the south-west London sunshine. Ad The British No.7 beat her friend-turned-rival — who is supported by the LTA's PSP Programme — 6-3 2-6 4-6 to set up a mouth-watering match against fellow compatriot Eden Silva.

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Dart rues fine margins in Surbiton loss

Boulter excited to keep British momentum going at Surbiton

British women achieve huge success at Surbiton Trophy

Lacy excited to reach last eight at Surbiton

Ireland drawn alongside Croatia and Thailand in World Cup of Darts

Jack Draper rues injury that has forced him out of Wimbledon - 'This one is tough to take'

Dart kicks off Surbiton campaign with hard-fought win

Miyazaki edges all-British battle on busy day at Surbiton