Wimbledon 2023, Broadcasting on the BBC
Venue: All England Club
Dates: 3-16 July
Coverage: Live on BBC TV, radio, and online with extensive access on BBC iPlayer, Red Button, Connected TVs, and mobile app. Further coverage details available here.
Katie Boulter from Britain faces her most formidable challenge at Wimbledon as she prepares to take on defending champion Elena Rybakina this Saturday.
Boulter, who shocked 2021 finalist Karolina Pliskova on the same stage last year, will encounter the Kazakh third seed in the third match on Centre Court.
Anne Keothavong, Boulter’s captain for the Billie Jean King Cup, believes that Rybakina has displayed moments of vulnerability.
“I think this is an opportune time for Katie to compete against her,” she stated.
“Rybakina hasn’t been playing much tennis leading up to this year’s Championships.”
“She has had her moments of vulnerability, and if you were in Rybakina’s position, you would be facing a popular British number one with the majority of the crowd supporting her.”
“It’s a situation that Rybakina hasn’t found herself in too often.”
On the sixth day of the tournament, men’s top seed Carlos Alcaraz will commence play on Centre Court against Chile’s Nicolas Jarry at 13:30 BST.
Women’s second seed Aryna Sabalenka and last year’s finalist Ons Jabeur will also be in action.
Boulter and De Minaur advance in mixed doubles
Sabalenka expresses gratitude for Wimbledon crowd support
Boulter stands as the sole Briton in singles competition
Boulter has had a remarkable grass-court season, securing her first WTA Tour title in Nottingham prior to Wimbledon. She has demonstrated exceptional focus, advancing to the third round.
Known for her powerful shots and aggressive style centered around her forehand, Boulter enjoys great popularity among home fans. She remains the only British player left in either singles draw following the departures of Andy Murray, Cameron Norrie, and Liam Broady on Friday.
Boulter’s memorable victory over former world number one Pliskova on Centre Court last year continues to inspire her as she prepares to face Rybakina.
“To be honest, I have every single moment ingrained in my memory,” Boulter confessed.
“I still think about when I closed out the match. It’s something that motivates me.”
“I’m already excited to compete against a top player and give it my all. Those are the moments that excite me.”
Rybakina has encountered a shaky start to her title defense, having to stage a comeback after dropping a set in her opener and displaying occasional uncertainty during her second-round triumph over Alize Cornet.
A more composed presence on the court compared to Boulter, the Australian Open runner-up remains unfazed by the support her opponent will receive from the home crowd.
“I don’t expect the crowd to support me as much. It will definitely be in her favor,” she remarked.
“She’s a tough opponent, and her game is aggressive. It’s going to be a challenging match.”
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Wimbledon clash
Q: Who is Katie Boulter facing in the Wimbledon clash?
A: Katie Boulter is facing defending champion Elena Rybakina in the Wimbledon clash.
Q: Has Katie Boulter performed well in previous Wimbledon matches?
A: Yes, Katie Boulter had a notable performance in the previous Wimbledon tournament, where she stunned 2021 finalist Karolina Pliskova on Centre Court.
Q: What is Anne Keothavong’s opinion on Elena Rybakina’s vulnerability?
A: Anne Keothavong, Boulter’s Billie Jean King Cup captain, believes that Elena Rybakina has appeared vulnerable at times leading up to this year’s Championships.
Q: Is Katie Boulter the only British player remaining in the singles draw?
A: Yes, Katie Boulter is the sole Briton left in either singles draw after the exits of Andy Murray, Cameron Norrie, and Liam Broady.
Q: How has Boulter performed in the grass-court season prior to Wimbledon?
A: Boulter has had a successful grass-court season, winning her maiden WTA Tour title in Nottingham and displaying excellent focus to reach the third round at Wimbledon.
Q: What memories is Boulter aiming to channel against Rybakina?
A: Boulter is aiming to draw upon the memories of her emotional victory over Karolina Pliskova on Centre Court last year as she prepares to face Rybakina.
Q: How has Rybakina performed in her title defense at Wimbledon?
A: Elena Rybakina has had a shaky start to her title defense, having to come from a set down in her opener and showing moments of uncertainty in her second-round win.
Q: What is Rybakina’s opinion on the home-crowd support for Boulter?
A: Elena Rybakina is aware that the crowd support will predominantly be in Boulter’s favor and anticipates a tough match against her aggressive opponent.
Q: Are there other notable matches and players to watch on day six of Wimbledon?
A: Yes, on day six, top seed Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka (women’s second seed), and Ons Jabeur (last year’s finalist) will also be in action at Wimbledon.
More about Wimbledon clash
- Wimbledon 2023 Official Website
- BBC Sport: Wimbledon 2023 Coverage
- Katie Boulter’s Profile on WTA
- Elena Rybakina’s Profile on WTA
- Anne Keothavong’s Profile on WTA
- Wimbledon Grass-court Season Highlights
- Carlos Alcaraz’s Profile on ATP
- Aryna Sabalenka’s Profile on WTA
- Ons Jabeur’s Profile on WTA
3 comments
omg, can’t wait for the Wimbledon clash between katie boulter & elena rybakina! they both rly talented players. gonna be an epic match. #Wimbledon
boulter’s grass-court season has been gr8 so far. she’s a powerful player with an aggressive game, and her win against pliskova last year was amazin! hoping she can pull off another upset against rybakina. #GoBoulter
the atmosphere at wimbledon is gonna be electrifyin’! boulter will have the home crowd behind her, which could be a game-changer. rybakina better be prepared for a tough battle on centre court. #BringItOn