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'I expect to get stronger' - Katie Boulter reflects on tough turnaround after defeat to Lin Zhu in Birmingham

Katie Boulter insists the champagne remains firmly on ice despite her stunning start to the British grass court season. The nation's new women's No.1, 26, clinched her first WTA title at the LTA's Rothesay Open Nottingham on Sunday, but suffered a straight sets defeat against Chinese star Zhu Lin at the LTA's Rothesay Classic Birmingham on Tuesday. Ad Boulter, who is a graduate of the LTA's Pro Scholarship Programme, embarked on a brilliant run to the semi-finals in Surbiton earlier this month, before her triumph in the battle of the Brits against Jodie Burrage at the weekend cemented her status as Britain's highest-ranked player.

Boulter puts celebrations on hold despite excellent start on grass

Katie Boulter insists the champagne remains firmly on ice despite her stunning start to the British grass court season. The nation's new women's No.1, 26, clinched her first WTA title at the LTA's Rothesay Open Nottingham on Sunday but suffered a straight sets defeat against Chinese star Zhu Lin at the LTA's Rothesay Classic Birmingham on Tuesday. Ad Boulter, who is a graduate of the LTA's Pro Scholarship Programme, embarked on a brilliant run to the semi-finals in Surbiton earlier this month before her triumph in the battle of the Brits against Jodie Burrage at the weekend cemented her status as Britain's highest-ranked player.

Dan Evans left searching for answers after Queen's defeat continues 'embarrassing' losing streak

Dan Evans insists the show must go on despite being left searching for answers on how to snap his losing streak after another defeat on the opening day of the LTA's cinch Championships at Queen's. Evans was comfortably beaten 6-4 7-5 by American Sebastian Korda on centre court to continue a poor run of form that has seen losses at the first time of asking at the French Open, Rome Masters and Madrid Masters. Ad The defeat leaves the Birmingham-born player low on confidence ahead of Wimbledon but Evans knows he must keep plugging away in order to turn the tide.

Williams steals the show at LTA's Rothesay Classic Birmingham

Tennis legend Venus Williams rolled back the years to light up the opening day of the LTA's Rothesay Classic Birmingham with an enthralling three-set victory over Italian Camila Giorgi. The seven-time Grand Slam singles champion, 43, was a wildcard entry to the tournament and booked her place in the second round with a battling 7-6(5) 4-6 7-6(6) win over the world No.48. Ad And she said: «I am just so happy to be back.

Coronation Street spoilers with Sarah's pregnancy shock, blast from the past for Evelyn and double return for Max

A pregnancy surprise, a blast from the past and returning faces are what Coronation Street fans can expect next week. After plenty of predictions that Sarah Barlow will fall pregnant following her bunk-ups with Damon Hay, it appears fans of the ITV soap will be proven right.

West Lothian ace Peter Wright falls short of guiding Scotland to third World Cup title

Peter 'Snakebite' Wright's bid for a third World Cup of Darts title fell at the final hurdle as Scotland suffered a 10-2 loss to Wales in Germany.

'I had no idea!' - Andy Murray gets Father's Day surprise after Scot wins second tournament in a week at Nottingham Open

Andy Murray secured a first Nottingham Open title with a straight-sets 6-4 6-4 victory over Arthur Cazaux before being surprised by his family for Father's Day as his perfect preparations for Wimbledon continued. It was the 36-year-old's second title in the space of a week after defeating Austrian Jurij Rodionov at Surbiton, and despite the dominant scoreline, Murray was given plenty to think about by the precocious 20-year-old.

Boulter and Bourrage set up all-British final in Nottingham

Katie Boulter and Jodie Burrage will meet in a historic all-British final at the LTA's Rothesay Open Nottingham after a pair of rousing semi-final victories. Both players have found the form of their lives on home soil and have been rewarded with their first-ever appearances in a WTA final. Ad It will be the third ever WTA final to be contested by Brits and the first since Sue Barker beat Virginia Wade in San Francisco in 1977, with the British No.1 ranking also on the line come Sunday.

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'I expect to get stronger' - Katie Boulter reflects on tough turnaround after defeat to Lin Zhu in Birmingham

Boulter puts celebrations on hold despite excellent start on grass

Dan Evans left searching for answers after Queen's defeat continues 'embarrassing' losing streak

Williams steals the show at LTA's Rothesay Classic Birmingham

Coronation Street spoilers with Sarah's pregnancy shock, blast from the past for Evelyn and double return for Max

West Lothian ace Peter Wright falls short of guiding Scotland to third World Cup title

'I had no idea!' - Andy Murray gets Father's Day surprise after Scot wins second tournament in a week at Nottingham Open

Boulter and Bourrage set up all-British final in Nottingham