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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.

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.

When is Wimbledon? What's the schedule? When is the draw? Which Brits are playing? Who are the favourites?

Wimbledon is just around the corner. The third Grand Slam of the season is coming up as Novak Djokovic and Elena Rybakina look to defend their titles. Ad We run through everything you need to know about Wimbledon 2023, including key dates, the schedule, the draw, favourites for the title, and how to watch...

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.

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.

Burrage revels in dramatic Nottingham victory

Jubilant Jodie Burrage revelled in a dramatic opening round victory as she battled her way into the second round of the LTA's Rothesay Open Nottingham. Kingston's Burrage, who is supported by the LTA's Pro Scholarship Programme, edged her way past Czech star Tereza Martincova 7-6 (5) 3-5 7-6 (4) in a thrilling three-hour contest on Tuesday afternoon. Ad It was a pulsating contest in which the 24-year-old was at one stage just two points from defeat, with the world No.131 rallying late in the decider to book a meeting against third seed and Australian Open semi-finalist Magda Linette.

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.

Broady looking to improve confidence after opening Nottingham victory

Liam Broady is hoping to improve his confidence after an impressive victory from a set down at the LTA's Rothesay Open Nottingham. Stockport's Broady, who is supported by the LTA's Pro Access Programme, battled back to defeat Japan's Rio Noguchi 5-7 6-1 6-2 in round one of the men's singles draw. Ad The past few months have not been easy for the 29-year-old, who was beaten in his opening match by Gabriel Diallo at the LTA's Lexus Surbiton Trophy last week.

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Dart sets up all-British encounter in Nottingham

Boulter and Dart set up all-British clash in Nottingham

When is Wimbledon? What's the schedule? When is the draw? Which Brits are playing? Who are the favourites?

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

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

Burrage revels in dramatic Nottingham victory

Watson and Loffhagen reach last eight in Nottingham

Broady looking to improve confidence after opening Nottingham victory