'I dreamed of this moment' - Katie Boulter powers past Jodie Burrage in all-British Nottingham Open final

Katie Boulter came out on top in the first all-British WTA final since 1977 after cruising past Jodie Burrage with a straight sets 6-3 6-3 win at the Nottingham Open. The 26-year-old knew that defeat would see her dethroned as British No.1, but she never looked like surrendering that ranking after a masterful display in the East Midlands to claim her first-ever tour-level title.

Ad Speaking after the match, she said: “I'm definitely going to be sleeping with this trophy tonight! I dreamed of this moment at this tournament since I was a little girl that was training here when I was four or five years old." WTA NottinghamBoulter and Burrage win to set up all-British Nottingham Open finalYESTERDAY AT 14:31 «Coming here as a fan and now coming here as a player and dreaming big and finding a way to win it, means more than everything to me. “I know it's been really tough, I've played against so many British players.

I'm going to be pretty happy not to play one, so you guys can get behind me. It's always a privilege to play in front of you guys and we appreciate an all-British final.

What an incredible achievement it is.” Boulter started the match in electric fashion after breaking Burrage in the first game and holding the next on her serve with relative ease to move 2-0 ahead. Murray wins second title in a week in Nottingham and earns Father's Day surprise 'Very special player' — Ferrer leaves door open for Nadal to make Davis Cup comeback Federer hopes 'special' Murray wins 'many, many rounds at Wimbledon' Burrage secured a crucial hold on her next service game to 15 to halve the deficit, but Boulter showed strength on her serve and extended the lead once again.