Boulter Stuns Rybakina to Claim Biggest Career Win at Queen’s

"The final set showed her ability to step up when it mattered most"

Katie Boulter produced a major upset at Queen’s Club as she defeated Elena Rybakina in a three-set battle, winning 7–5, 2–6, 6–4 to claim one of the biggest victories of her career.

The first set was very close, with both players holding serve and trading strong baseline rallies. Boulter stayed calm in the key moments and managed to take the set 7–5 with a late break.

Rybakina responded strongly in the second set. She used her powerful serve and aggressive groundstrokes to dominate, leveling the match with a clear 6–2 win.

In the deciding set, Boulter lifted her intensity again. She played more aggressively, created pressure on return games, and earned a crucial break. She then stayed solid on serve to close out the match 6–4.

The match featured several long rallies and momentum shifts, but Boulter handled the pressure better in the key stages. Her returning and court movement improved as the match went on.

This victory marks a major breakthrough for Boulter, as she defeats one of the top-ranked players on grass. It also gives her strong confidence heading deeper into the tournament.