Latest: Katie Boulter was beaten in the Wimbledon 2026 first round by Italian qualifier Tyra Grant, 6-4, 6-2. Next: Boulter…
Katie Boulter Next Match 2026 | Schedule, Form & How to Watch
Latest: Katie Boulter was beaten in the Wimbledon 2026 first round by Italian qualifier Tyra Grant, 6-4, 6-2. Next: Boulter regroups for the North American hard-court swing ahead of the US Open (31 August).
Katie Boulter (WTA No. 32) heads into the 2026 spring season as Britain’s leading women’s player and one of the most exciting talents on the WTA Tour. The 28-year-old Leicestershire player is at her most dangerous on grass, where she has won multiple WTA titles, but has made consistent improvements on clay and hard courts. Here is everything you need to know about Katie Boulter’s next match, upcoming schedule, and current form.
Katie Boulter Next Match
Boulter’s withdrawal means she misses her home event in Nottingham; her focus shifts to the back end of the grass swing and Wimbledon.
| Detail | Info |
| Next tournament | Lexus Nottingham Open |
| Dates | 15–21 June 2026 |
| Surface | Grass (outdoor) |
| Category | Grass-court tournament |
| Venue | Nottingham Tennis Centre, Great Britain |
| Seeding | Seeded |
Following Stuttgart, Boulter is expected to compete across the full spring and grass swing before Wimbledon. Her first-round opponent and match schedule will be confirmed when the draw is released.
Katie Boulter 2026 Spring & Grass Season Schedule
Boulter’s schedule through to Wimbledon covers both clay and the full British grass circuit, where she is the dominant home player on the women’s side.
| Tournament | Dates | Surface | Category |
| Stuttgart | 20–26 Apr | Clay (indoor) | WTA 250 |
| Madrid | Late Apr–Early May | Clay | WTA 1000 |
| Rome | Mid May | Clay | WTA 1000 |
| Roland Garros | Late May–Early Jun | Clay | Grand Slam |
| Nottingham | Early Jun | Grass | WTA 250 |
| Birmingham | Mid Jun | Grass | WTA 250 |
| Eastbourne | Late Jun | Grass | WTA 500 |
| Wimbledon | Late Jun–Mid Jul | Grass | Grand Slam |
Katie Boulter Current Form & Recent Results
Boulter has continued the upward trajectory that took her into the world’s top 25 in 2025. Her hard court results in early 2026 have been solid, with several wins against ranked opponents at the Australian Open swing and on the North American hard court circuit. She arrives at the spring season in good form and with growing confidence across all surfaces.
| Tournament | Surface | Round | Notes |
| Australian Open 2026 | Hard | R2 | Consistent opener at a Slam |
| Dubai 2026 | Hard | R2 | Competitive against top-50 opposition |
| Indian Wells 2026 | Hard | R3 | Good result; lost to a seeded player |
| Miami 2026 | Hard | R2 | Consistent showing at a WTA 1000 |
Boulter’s game is built around aggression from the baseline, a heavy forehand, and excellent net skills. Her serve has become a genuine weapon, and she has worked hard on her return game. On faster surfaces she can trouble anyone; the clay season is where she will look to consolidate her top-40 standing before targeting a deep run at Wimbledon.
Katie Boulter WTA Ranking
Boulter is currently ranked WTA No. 32, close to her career-high ranking in the mid-20s. She became the first British woman to win a WTA title in over 20 years when she took the Nottingham title in 2023, and has since added further titles to her record.
Her ranking has been built primarily on grass court success and strong results at the bigger hard court events. A consistent clay swing in 2026 could push her back towards the top 25 before the grass season begins in earnest. For the latest rankings, see our live WTA rankings page, updated weekly.
Katie Boulter Surface Record
Grass is clearly Boulter’s best surface, where her aggressive baseline game and serve translate into genuine title-winning form. She has multiple WTA titles on the surface and is consistently Britain’s best performer at Wimbledon on the women’s side. Her hard court record is also strong at tour level, with the ability to go deep at the big North American events.
Clay is the surface where she has the most room for improvement. Boulter has shown she can be competitive on clay and her improved consistency since 2023 has made her a tougher proposition on the slower surface. She will be targeting at least one quarterfinal run on clay in 2026 to support her ranking.
How to Watch Katie Boulter Live
The easiest way to watch Katie Boulter’s matches live is through the Bet365 live streaming service. Bet365 offers live coverage of WTA Tour matches including Stuttgart, Madrid, Rome, Roland Garros and Wimbledon to account holders with a funded account or who have placed a bet in the last 24 hours.
To watch Katie Boulter live on Bet365:
- Go to Bet365.com via this link
- Register an account and make a first deposit to receive up to £30 in Bet Credits*
- Once registered, go to the sports homepage and select Tennis from the left-hand menu
- Select the play icon next to any Boulter match in progress and the stream window will appear
WTA events are also broadcast live on Sky Sports Tennis in the UK. Wimbledon is available on BBC One and Two.
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Katie Boulter Betting Tips
Boulter’s best outright value comes at the grass court events on the British summer circuit, where she has a proven record and home crowd advantage. At Stuttgart and the clay Masters events, she can offer each-way value at bigger prices against the clay court specialists. Her ranking in the low 30s means she will be unseeded or lightly seeded at the bigger events, which can lead to difficult early draws but also opens up the bracket for deep runs.
For Wimbledon, Boulter is consistently worth considering in each-way markets given her grass court pedigree and ability to build throughout the fortnight on her best surface. Follow our tennis betting tips for the latest Boulter predictions throughout the season.
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For a full career profile, stats and head-to-head records, see the Katie Boulter player profile.
FAQs
When does Katie Boulter play next?
Katie Boulter’s next confirmed tournament is the Stuttgart WTA 250, which runs from 20–26 April 2026. Her first-round match date will be confirmed when the draw is released.
What is Katie Boulter’s WTA ranking?
Boulter is currently ranked WTA No. 32 in the world (as of March 2026), close to her career-high ranking in the mid-20s.
What is Katie Boulter’s best surface?
Grass is Boulter’s strongest surface, where she has won multiple WTA titles including Nottingham. She has also shown strong form on hard courts and is improving on clay.
Has Katie Boulter won any WTA titles?
Yes. Boulter has won multiple WTA titles, primarily on grass. She made history as the first British woman to win a WTA title in over two decades when she won Nottingham in 2023, and has added further titles since.
