Emma Raducanu is back in action at Queen’s Club today as the Brit eyes a place in the quarter-finals of the singles draw.
British No 1 Katie Boulter slumped to a three-set defeat against fifth seed Diana Shnaider in the opening match on the Andy Murray Arena, having worked hard to defeat Ajla Tomljanovic over three sets on Tuesday.
And Heather Watson fell in straight sets to former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina, after beating Rybakina’s doubles partner Yulia Putintseva to reach the second round.
Her exit leaves just one Brit in the draw: Raducanu, who enjoyed a far more comfortable win over Spanish qualifier Cristina Bucsa, meets Rebecca Sramkova in the third match on court. The Slovakian claimed an eye-catching win over current Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova in the opening round.
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Queen's Club LIVE: Latest scores and updates
- Queen's Club continues with second-round action in singles
- Emma Raducanu reaches quarter-finals with straight-sets win against Rebecca Sramkova
- Heather Watson falls to straight-sets defeat against Elena Rybakina
- Katie Boulter took the first set against fifth seed Diana Shnaider but slumped to defeat
Quarter-finals almost set
18:17
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Flo Clifford
Here’s how the Queen’s quarter-finals are looking:
Emma Raducanu v Zheng Qinwen [1]/McCartney Kessler
Emma Navarro [3] v Amanda Anisimova [8]
Tatiana Maria v Elena Rybakina [4]
Diana Shnaider [5] v Madison Keys [4]
Emma Raducanu:
18:10
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Kieran Jackson
On overtaking Boulter as British No 1 and playing doubles with her this week: “It was a real challenge for me today, I’m not used to playing doubles, lost the match and I was really upset.
“To get myself fired up for this one was really difficult, happy to have got myself through this one.”
Emma Raducanu:
17:54
“I’m really pleased to get through that, it wasn’t easy, not my cleanest performance, pleased to have pushed through in the tight moments.
“To have a big support to get me through that last service game was nice.”
GAME, SET AND MATCH Emma Raducanu! Emma Raducanu 6-4, 6-1 Rebecca Sramkova*
17:39
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Kieran Jackson
Raducanu is through to the quarter-finals!
Raducanu misses out on her first match point but, after a brilliant return winner at deuce, another strong return forces an error into the net from Sramkova!
A brilliant performance from the Brit!
Emma Raducanu 6-4, 5-1 Rebecca Sramkova*
17:38
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Kieran Jackson
It’s been a dominant second set from Raducanu, who broke her Slovakian opponent again before holding serve herself.
Sramkova now has to serve to stay in the match!
BREAK! Emma Raducanu 6-4, 1-0 Rebecca Sramkova*
17:12
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Flo Clifford
Early break by Raducanu to get this set off to a flyer! Sramkova dumps the ball into the net and it’s a dream start for the Brit.
Emma Raducanu 6-4 Rebecca Sramkova*
17:10
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Flo Clifford
Sramkova serves to start this second set. Raducanu left the court after the first, maybe just needing a moment to regroup after it nearly slipped away from her.
GAME AND FIRST SET! Emma Raducanu 6-4 Rebecca Sramkova
17:05
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Flo Clifford
Two errors by Sramkova are greeted with cheers and more shouts of “Come on Emma!”
She lets a roar as she conjures up another three set points, this time with a fine serve and forehand back in behind Sramkova.
And she gets the job done as the Slovakian’s ball clips the net cord and drops wide!
Emma Raducanu 5-4 Rebecca Sramkova*
17:01
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Flo Clifford
Sramkova follows up a double fault with a booming serve.
The crowd has been rather quiet, but erupts now with a brilliant backhand return of serve by Raducanu for 15-30.
But now she sends another shot well wide and a lovely slice volley by the Slovakian seals the hold. The Brit’s lead has just disappeared.
BREAK! *Emma Raducanu 5-3 Rebecca Sramkova
16:57
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Flo Clifford
A ripple of “Come on Emma” comes from all sides of the court as Sramkova gets the chance to break.
A strong serve saves one break point - but the Slovakian takes her second chance with a lucky net cord, the ball dropping into the corner.
*Emma Raducanu 5-2 Rebecca Sramkova
16:55
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Flo Clifford
It feels like the pressure, and Sramkova’s more aggressive stance, are getting to Raducanu a little. She was well in control of this one but two wild mishits see her go 0-30 down.
Emma Raducanu 5-2 Rebecca Sramkova*
16:53
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Flo Clifford
Not the prettiest game by Sramkova, with a couple of errors, but she gets a first hold of the match and asks the question of Raducanu.
BREAK! *Emma Raducanu 5-1 Rebecca Sramkova
16:50
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Flo Clifford
Sramkova is playing much more aggressively now, and a couple of errors by the Brit gift the Slovakian one of the breaks back.
*Emma Raducanu 5-0 Rebecca Sramkova
16:48
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Flo Clifford
Raducanu double faults for 15-15, but is back on top soon enough - Sramkova gesticulates in frustration as a cross-court forehand by Raducanu clips the tape and drops just in, beyond the reach of the Slovakian.
A Sramkova backhand drifts long, but she stays in the next rally, Raducanu maybe not making the right shot selection as the ball falls straight into her opponent’s strike zone.
Hitting a bit more freely, Sramkova slams down a smash for deuce.
BREAK! Emma Raducanu 5-0 Rebecca Sramkova*
16:42
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Flo Clifford
Sramkova double faults and swipes long. The Slovakian is looking pretty lost out there.
Raducanu grins as she anticipates Sramkova’s movements, controlling things from the net and earning another three break points with a forehand volley at the net.
Sramkova thumps the ball into the net and it’s a break to love for the Brit!
*Emma Raducanu 4-0 Rebecca Sramkova
16:40
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Flo Clifford
A fist pump for Raducanu as she battles back from 0-40 to a brilliant hold. Nerves of steel.
*Emma Raducanu 3-0 Rebecca Sramkova
16:39
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Flo Clifford
Two fine first serves ensure the first two are saved.
Sramkova punts a return long for deuce.
*Emma Raducanu 3-0 Rebecca Sramkova
16:37
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Flo Clifford
Raducanu hits a drive volley straight at Sramkova and the world No 41 reacts well to plant it into the open court.
A double fault brings up 0-30, and Sramkova blasts a brilliant return to earn three break points of her own.
BREAK! Emma Raducanu 3-0 Rebecca Sramkova*
16:34
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Flo Clifford
Raducanu jumps on a second serve slightly too eagerly and her return drifts wide.
But the Brit dominates the next rally and Sramkova fires long to gift her the double break!
Emma Raducanu 2-0 Rebecca Sramkova*
16:33
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Flo Clifford
“Come on!” shouts the Brit as she attacks the Sramkova serve, piling on the pressure with a tidy, powerful backhand.
Raducanu has been clean and clinical so far and she has Sramkova on the run, the Slovakian cutting a frustrated figure as she plants the ball into the net at full stretch.
A first double fault gives Raducanu three break points.
*Emma Raducanu 2-0 Rebecca Sramkova
16:30
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Flo Clifford
An aggressive start by Raducanu. Sramkova sends a forehand long, but a lovely slice backhand in behind Raducanu gets her back into this game.
Some vicious serving by Raducanu backs up the break.
BREAK! Emma Raducanu 1-0 Rebecca Sramkova*
16:26
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Flo Clifford
Sramkova saves one with some deft net play, a volley just kissing the baseline - but at the next opportunity, Raducanu dominates at the net and slams down a volley to break!
Emma Raducanu v Rebecca Sramkova*
16:25
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Flo Clifford
A fierce cross-court backhand return by Raducanu is met with loud applause. The Brit is clearly looking to get on the front foot here - and as Sramkova sends the ball sailing long, Raducanu has two break points!
Emma Raducanu v Rebecca Sramkova*
16:24
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Flo Clifford
Away we go!
*denotes current server
Emma Raducanu v Rebecca Sramkova
16:20
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Flo Clifford
Huge cheers greet Raducanu as she walks out on court.
The 22-year-old is now up to British No. 1 after Katie Boulter’s exit earlier today, regardless of her own result.
But she’ll be keen to build on that, and avoid making it three Brits from three out of the competition today.
She’s up against a player who knocked out reigning Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova in the previous round, so despite Sramkova’s lesser grass-court experience - this is only her second WTA tournament on the surface - this could be tough.
Rybakina enjoying 'traditions' at Queens
16:15
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Flo Clifford
“It was a tough match,” Elena Rybakina says. “She played really well. I am pretty happy with my game especially in the second set.
“I’m enjoying my time here and I am really happy we are able to play here. It is a really nice club with a lot of traditions.”
Emma Raducanu vs Rebecca Sramkova!
16:15
Up next on Andy Murray Arena... Emma Raducanu!
The 22-year-old - who will be British No 1 when the new rankings go live on Monday - takes on the Czech world No 41!
Just six places between them in the rankings... should be a belter!
GAME, SET AND MATCH ELENA RYBAKINA! Watson 4-6 2-6 Rybakina
16:06
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Kieran Jackson
Rybakina makes it through to the quarter-finals! Heather Watson’s Queen’s journey is over!
The Kazakh made it difficult for herself in that final game but gets it done, sealing the match with a quickfire serve-and-slice combination!
Now just one Brit left in the draw... Emma Raducanu, who is up next.
Watson 4-6 2-5 Rybakina*
15:56
Rybakina breaks again!
It’s all slipping away from Watson.
At 15-40, she saves the first break point with a well-executed point finished off with a backhand winner, but Rybakina’s forehand does the damage again!
The Kazakh will serve for the match...
*Watson 4-6 2-3 Rybakina
15:52
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Kieran Jackson
A chance beckons for Watson at 15-30, but Rybakina - with her massive forehand and first serve - squeezes herself out of trouble.
Two more holds will do it for the fourth seed!
Watson 4-6 2-3 Rybakina*
15:46
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Kieran Jackson
Watson is hanging on in there!
Some big first serves gets her to 40-15 before some smashing forehands from Rybakina brings the game back to deuce.
A lovely drop shot from Watson brings up game point before she finds a first serve which Rybakina cannot get back!
Still just a game behind...
*Watson 4-6 0-2 Rybakina
15:37
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Kieran Jackson
Rybakina breaks!
Early set back for the Brit as she’s broken in the opening game, with the fourth seed consolidating with a hold of serve...
*Watson 4-6 Rybakina
15:22
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Kieran Jackson
Watson benefits from a deft net cord to drag the game back to 30-30, but Rybakina finds a big forehand winner at 40-30 to take the first set!
The fourth seed a set up here!
Watson 4-5 Rybakina*
15:20
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Kieran Jackson
Last chance saloon for Watson in this first set... can she find a break?
Rybakina serves for the first set!
Rybakina breaks! Watson 3-4 Rybakina*
15:12
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Kieran Jackson
First blood to the Kazakh!
She has a break advantage in the first set...
*Watson 3-3 Rybakina
15:06
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Kieran Jackson
On serve early on in the second match on Andy Murray Arena!
A solid start from the British qualifier against the fourth seed and 2022 Wimbledon champion!
'I'm so sorry' - Shnaider apologises for second-round win
14:35
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Flo Clifford
Diana Shnaider says, “Katie is such a lovely person, I love her with all my heart. To play her and beat her in front of her home crowd, I’m so sorry! I hope you don't hate me too much and come support me tomorrow!”
Shnaider beat Boulter to the Hong Kong Open title last autumn, too.
Up next...
14:31
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Flo Clifford
Two more Brits will hope to avoid Boulter’s fate today. Heather Watson is up first, against former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina, before Emma Raducanu - who will overtake Boulter as the British No 1 - plays Rebecca Sramkova.
Katie Boulter 6-2, 3-6, 2-6 Diana Shnaider
14:27
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Flo Clifford
The pair exchange a lovely hug at the net before Boulter is applauded off the court.
‘QFs grass’ Shnaider writes on the lens. She’ll play Australian Open champion Madison Keys in the last eight.
GAME, SET AND MATCH! Katie Boulter 6-2, 3-6, 2-6 Diana Shnaider
14:26
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Flo Clifford
Another Boulter error as she sends a return long, and Shnaider is into the quarter-finals.
After a blistering first set, Boulter’s serve just fell apart, and you’d have to say that’s had an outsize impact on this match.
Katie Boulter 6-2, 3-6, 2-5 Diana Shnaider*
14:25
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Flo Clifford
Boulter sweeps a backhand into the net. Shnaider has two match points.
BREAK! Katie Boulter 6-2, 3-6, 2-5 Diana Shnaider*
14:22
,
Flo Clifford
Shnaider moves Boulter around the court and the Brit sends a down-the-line shot well wide to concede the break.
The world No. 12 will serve for a place in the quarter-finals.
*Katie Boulter 6-2, 3-6, 2-4 Diana Shnaider
14:20
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Flo Clifford
Boulter is being made to work in every one of her service games and from game point she is now facing the prospect of another break, as she thumps into the net for deuce.
Another forehand hits the tape and Shnaider has the chance to go a double break up.
Huge cheers from the partisan crowd try to get her over the line.
Katie Boulter 6-2, 3-6, 2-4 Diana Shnaider*
14:17
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Flo Clifford
Boulter gets a foothold in this game as she takes advantage of some weak second serves, but overcooks a return for 30-40 and thumps another into the net. “Come on!” shouts Shnaider, who hasn’t been very vocal in this match, but that was an important hold for the Russian.
*Katie Boulter 6-2, 3-6, 2-3 Diana Shnaider
14:11
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Flo Clifford
Boulter holds with a wicked forehand and a fine second serve, Shnaider planting it into the net, to keep the deficit to just one break.
*Katie Boulter 6-2, 3-6, 1-3 Diana Shnaider
14:10
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Flo Clifford
A Shnaider volley clips the net and falls out - but the Russian gets back to deuce as she sends back a weak second serve with interest.
*Katie Boulter 6-2, 3-6, 1-3 Diana Shnaider
14:09
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Flo Clifford
A wayward Boulter forehand gives Shnaider another opportunity to kill off this match.
But Boulter keeps herself in the rally - she’s still winning more of these longer exchanges - and a neat putaway at the net gets her to deuce.
*Katie Boulter 6-2, 3-6, 1-3 Diana Shnaider
14:07
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Flo Clifford
Everything is going Shnaider’s way at the moment, and it feels like Boulter is struggling to stay in this one mentally a little.
She attempts a drop shot but palms it into the net, but after another error sends down a venomous first serve and a fierce cross-court forehand that the crowd laps up.
A tidy forehand volley, with Shnaider pinned to the far side of the court, get her back to 30-30.
Katie Boulter 6-2, 3-6, 1-3 Diana Shnaider*
14:05
,
Flo Clifford
Boulter earns a break-back opportunity but sends her next return narrowly wide, before Shnaider hammers an ace down the T.
Another powerful serve, this time to the corner, and Shnaider hauls herself out of trouble.
BREAK! *Katie Boulter 6-2, 3-6, 1-2 Diana Shnaider
14:00
,
Flo Clifford
But a double fault by Boulter gifts Shnaider another opportunity, and the Brit nets to hand it over.
*Katie Boulter 6-2, 3-6, 1-1 Diana Shnaider
13:59
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Flo Clifford
Shnaider is just reading Boulter’s game brilliantly and she earns another break point with an immaculately-constructed rally, finished with a winner down the line.
But Boulter digs in and gets herself to deuce. Shnaider looks frustrated with herself.
*Katie Boulter 6-2, 3-6, 1-1 Diana Shnaider
13:56
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Flo Clifford
Something of a panicked shot by Boulter as she can’t dislodge Shnaider in a net exchange, thumping a volley well wide.
A double fault follows and the crowd try to gee her up. That’s her eighth of the match. Shnaider hasn’t made one.
Katie Boulter 6-2, 3-6, 1-1 Diana Shnaider*
13:55
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Flo Clifford
Boulter does well to keep a looping ball just inside the baseline, looking to build some momentum.
But Shnaider is equal to it, holding to 15 with some strong serving.
*Katie Boulter 6-2, 3-6, 1-0 Diana Shnaider
13:52
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Flo Clifford
And the third is saved as Boulter sticks with the Russian in a lengthy rally, forcing the error! Gritty stuff.
A huge roar from the Brit as she battles back from 0-40 to take the game, Shnaider firing wide. Immense.
*Katie Boulter 6-2, 3-6 Diana Shnaider
13:50
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Flo Clifford
Boulter saves two of those, the second with a fine forehand into the corner. Living dangerously, though.
*Katie Boulter 6-2, 3-6 Diana Shnaider
13:48
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Flo Clifford
From over 70% first serves in in the first set Boulter is down to 55%. Another double fault gives Shnaider three break points.
*Katie Boulter 6-2, 3-6 Diana Shnaider
13:47
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Flo Clifford
Boulter to serve first in this deciding set, and she’s cheered back on court by the crowd.
Oh dear, a double fault to begin. Not what she’d have wanted.
GAME AND SECOND SET! *Katie Boulter 6-2, 3-6 Diana Shnaider
13:44
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Flo Clifford
Shnaider has really found her game in this set and redirects Boulter effortlessly to slam home a volley.
She has three set points, but only needs one as Boulter struggles to stay with her in a rally and fires wide.
To a decider we go.
Katie Boulter 6-2, 3-5 Diana Shnaider*
13:41
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Flo Clifford
An ace down the T followed by one out wide gets her out of trouble! “Come on!” roars the Brit.
*Katie Boulter 6-2, 2-5 Diana Shnaider
13:41
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Flo Clifford
The sun is back out in West London and Boulter has some pep in her step.
After a few net cords that have gone Shnaider’s way, the Brit is overdue one, and she gets one now as the ball dribbles over.
But a double fault shows those wobbles on serve haven’t gone away, and Shnaider earns another break, and set point with some powerful returns.
Boulter drags herself to deuce with a booming forehand volley.
BREAK BACK! Katie Boulter 6-2, 2-5 Diana Shnaider*
13:36
,
Flo Clifford
A lovely backhand return by Boulter gives her an opening on the Shnaider serve.
And now Boulter has the chance to break straight back with a stunning forehand return that Shnaider thumps into the net.
And she gets it!
BREAK! *Katie Boulter 6-2, 1-5 Diana Shnaider
13:33
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Flo Clifford
Boulter lands a great first serve and gets herself back in this game with a cute volley.
And an ace out wide for 30-30! Much better.
But Shnaider gets on the front foot with a lucky net cord and sublime passing shot beyond Boulter’s reach. Chance for a double break.
And she gets it as Boulter sends a tame strike into the net.
*Katie Boulter 6-2, 1-4 Diana Shnaider
13:29
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Flo Clifford
The players are back on court and going through a quick warm-up before resuming at 0-30 on Boulter’s serve.
She’s had time for a quick chat with her on-court coaching team, so let’s hope she comes out with a bit more confidence - and with her serving mojo back.
RAIN DELAY: *Katie Boulter 6-2, 1-4 Diana Shnaider
13:19
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Flo Clifford
It looks like the players will come back out at 1.25pm, so only a minimal delay.
RAIN DELAY: *Katie Boulter 6-2, 1-4 Diana Shnaider
13:10
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Flo Clifford
The call is made, the net is down, the umbrellas are out in the crowd.
Hopefully it won’t be for too long.
Boulter will be under some real pressure when the match resumes, 0-30 down - but this break may have come at a good time for the Brit, giving her some time to regroup.
*Katie Boulter 6-2, 1-4 Diana Shnaider
13:08
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Flo Clifford
Oohs and ahhs from the crowd as Boulter sprints to dig out a drop shot in a fine rally from both players - but it’s Shnaider who comes out on top.
At 0-30, the rain is starting to come down in west London and it looks like the groundsmen and women are preparing to cover the court.
Katie Boulter 6-2, 1-4 Diana Shnaider*
13:05
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Flo Clifford
Good start to this game by Boulter as she pounces on a weak second serve, but then smacks her racquet in frustration at an error, before she hooks a powerful serve up into the stands.
“Yes!” shout the crowd as she redirects the Russian brilliantly to plant a drive volley into the open court.
But at 40-30 Shnaider fires down a great serve to snuff out any hope.
*Katie Boulter 6-2, 1-3 Diana Shnaider
13:02
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Flo Clifford
A fourth double fault by Boulter is a less than ideal start to this game. That first serve has just deserted her now - but having said that, she responds with a much better serve down the T to steady the nerves.
Great depth from Boulter as she dominates a baseline exchange, but Shnaider responds with a fine forehand into the back corner.
Sigh of relief for the Brit, however, as she digs in and gets a hold on the board.
Katie Boulter 6-2, 0-3 Diana Shnaider*
12:56
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Flo Clifford
A wild backhand by Boulter gives you some indication of how frustrated she must be.
But a much better rally from the Brit gets her to 40-30 as she fires a lovely forehand beyond the Russian’s reach.
But another wild lob by Boulter gives Shnaider a healthy 3-0 lead.
BREAK! *Katie Boulter 6-2, 0-2 Diana Shnaider
12:53
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Flo Clifford
Shnaider gets the break with some vicious shotmaking. The tide has turned.
*Katie Boulter 6-2, 0-1 Diana Shnaider
12:52
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Flo Clifford
“Come on!” shouts Boulter as Shnaider dumps a backhand into the net.
But she can’t find a first serve at the moment and Shnaider capitalises with a powerful return that Boulter sends long.
*Katie Boulter 6-2, 0-1 Diana Shnaider
12:50
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Flo Clifford
Boulter looks on course for a hold to love of her own before a second double fault of the match.
Shnaider attacks a second serve and gets lucky with a net cord for 40-30.
And a second double fault of this game brings up deuce!
Katie Boulter 6-2, 0-1 Diana Shnaider*
12:47
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Flo Clifford
Can Shnaider fight back? She is the world No 12, so this may not be all plain sailing for Boulter.
A hold to love is the ideal start for the Russian.
GAME AND SECOND SET! Katie Boulter 6-2 Diana Shnaider
12:44
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Flo Clifford
Boulter asserts herself from the baseline but has less luck with a drop shot that Shnaider reads perfectly, volleying into the open court behind the Brit.
But she remains imperious on serve, and seals the set with another strong one that Shnaider can’t get back in play. Momentum all with the Brit here.
BREAK! *Katie Boulter 5-2 Diana Shnaider
12:39
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Flo Clifford
A double break! Boulter looks so composed, so assured, and she takes advantage of some poor serving by Shnaider to double her advantage, sealed with another imposing forehand.
Katie Boulter 4-2 Diana Shnaider*
12:38
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Flo Clifford
Boulter matches Shnaider shot-for-shot in an extended rally and wins the point with a lovely drop shot that the world No 12 can only send into the net. The Brit is bringing a lot more variety into her game today - maybe inspired by her doubles adventure with Emma Raducanu.
She can’t capitalise on a second serve, but Shnaider whacks the ball long for deuce.
Katie Boulter 4-2 Diana Shnaider*
12:35
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Flo Clifford
Shnaider earns a break-back point but another weapon of a first serve saves it.
An ace puts Boulter back in control, and Shnaider punts the next serve into the net. A confidence boost for the Brit there.
*Katie Boulter 3-2 Diana Shnaider
12:32
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Flo Clifford
Boulter has been serving well so far but double faults for the first time - she hit nine against Ajla Tomljanovic in the first round.
She goes for the serve and volley, but sends it straight back at Shnaider, who reacts well - and Boulter’s drive putaway sails long for 30-30.
The pair trade errors for deuce.
BREAK! *Katie Boulter 3-2 Diana Shnaider
12:28
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Flo Clifford
An audible ‘yes’ from the crowd as Boulter makes a lovely drop shot - but Shnaider races to make it, and the Brit digs out a looping forehand that hits the line by about a centimetre!
Boulter adds a bit of variety to her style in this game, going 0-30 up with another sweet drop shot, and she now has three break points as Shnaider hits long.
A belter of a forehand, and she gets it at the first time of asking!
Katie Boulter 2-2 Diana Shnaider*
12:25
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Flo Clifford
Advantage Shnaider - but Boulter digs out a pair of strong first serve that the Russian can’t keep in play, and holds as Shnaider fires long. Still on serve.
*Katie Boulter 1-2 Diana Shnaider
12:23
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Flo Clifford
Shnaider gets an opening on the Boulter serve as the British No. 1 loops a forehand long before sending one into the tape.
A booming first serve has Shnaider on the run - and Boulter gets lucky with the net cord, as the ball justtt about drops over the other side.
But she blasts a forehand wide for deuce.
*Katie Boulter 1-2 Diana Shnaider
12:20
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Flo Clifford
Rattling through the early service holds here; Shnaider gets her first ace before a couple of errors, but she holds to keep things level.
Katie Boulter 1-1 Diana Shnaider*
12:16
,
Jamie Braidwood
A nice start on serve for Boulter, holding with an ace after also firing a forehand winner past Shnaider from mid-court.
*Katie Boulter 0-1 Diana Shnaider
12:13
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Jamie Braidwood
The left-handed Shnaider picks off Boulter as the British No 1 approaches the net with a forehand winner down the line.
Katie Boulter vs Diana Shnaider
12:08
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Jamie braidwood
The players take to court for the opening match of the day on Andy Murray Arena.
This will be the second time Katie Boulter and Diana Shnaider have met.
Shnaider won their previous meeting 6-1 6-2 at the Hong Kong Open, although that was on hard court.
Who is Katie Boulter's opponent Diana Shnaider?
12:04
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Jamie Braidwood
- World No 9 (career high)
- 21 years old (turned pro 2023)
- Career best grand slam result: R4, US Open (2024)
- World No 10 in doubles
- 15/13 record in 2025
How Sonay Kartal’s rise is pushing British women’s tennis to new heights
11:45
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Flo Clifford
One of the subplots of the first women’s Queen’s tournament in over half a century is the battle raging (quietly and sportingly) for the coveted position of British No 1. At the moment it’s between the world No 34 Katie Boulter and No 37 Emma Raducanu.
But earlier this week another British woman made her debut in the world’s top 50, and could yet have a say in the destination of that prestigious spot: Sonay Kartal. The 23-year-old does not have quite the same profile as her slightly higher-ranked counterparts, nor is she – yet – a household name. You get the sense she prefers it that way.
