Boulter exits Queen's and loses British number one spot

British tennis player Katie Boulter's quarter-final hopes at a WTA 500 event were dashed by Mariam Bolkvadze in a hard-fought match filled with service problems for Boulter. Despite a strong start and holding her ground in the first set, Boulter struggled with serve throughout the match, ultimately losing to Bolkvadze, who advanced to face Madison Keys in the next round. With rain delays and challenging service games, Boulter faced setbacks that prevented her from securing a fifth quarter-final spot in the tournament.