You must have a few really key role models to have got you this far…

Well, mine aren’t sportspeople – my two role models are my mum and my grandpa. I’m very lucky to have great people behind me. My mum went through a lot on and off the court when she was playing, and we’ve been through a lot as a family. Their strength, and the way they’ve always held themselves, is something I try to emulate. My grandpa brought me up, so I have a very special connection with him. At this point in time, I’ve only seen my family once since Christmas, which is quite bonkers.

Clearly, it takes sacrifice and dedication to make it in tennis. What advice would you have for any amateur player wanting to improve their game?

The number one thing, whether you’re a small child trying to get into tennis or whether you’re 80 years old playing tennis socially, is to just enjoy it. That has always been my mantra. Whatever your life stage, you’ve got to get the enjoyment out of playing a game like tennis. When you’re happy and you’re enjoying bashing a ball around a court, you’re going to want to do more of it – and that will ultimately improve your game. Having great people around you is also another great tip. Getting involved in group sessions or local tennis initiatives will also drive you forward. Just start!

And finally, tell us how you relax – do you have other hobbies or fandoms?

Yes, I’m a self-confessed Swifty! I’m always listening to music. One of the guys from my team makes music himself, so he often makes these obscure playlists which I absolutely love to listen to while cruising along in the car. The one thing I hate about tennis is that I often can’t celebrate after a match. For example, I won a tournament in San Diego and immediately started thinking about Indian Wells. After winning I got in the car, drove to In-N-Out (a burger chain), and that was my celebratory dinner. Then we drove to Indian Wells because I was playing the next day. If I’m not playing a match the next day, I’ll have a glass of wine with my team. Those moments should be celebrated and I try to do it and reflect as much as I can. I also love driving. Part of my training regime here in the UK involves driving, and that helps me relax; it’s a two and a half hours’ drive to Leicestershire to see my family, and that’s when I switch off.

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British tennis pro Katie Boulter on Wimbledon, the Olympics and her tips for improving your game this summer