British‍ tennis player Katie Boulter has outlined her ⁢aspirations⁣ for the 2026 season, emphasizing ⁢a desire⁣ to return to the top 20 in the​ Women’s​ Tennis Association (WTA) rankings. Boulter, currently ranked⁣ outside the top 30, spoke to BBC Sport in November, ⁣detailing her expectations for a new coach and her personal goals.

Seeking Experienced⁣ Coaching

Boulter stressed the importance​ of experience in ‌her next coach, stating, Going forward with a new coach, one thing I’m very clear on is that they are going to be​ someone ⁤who has a lot of experience in how to make​ it to ‌the very top ‌level of this game. This ‌suggests a desire for guidance from someone with a proven track record of developing players to achieve elite⁢ success.

Ranking Ambitions and Consistency

Having previously reached a career-high ranking of 23, Boulter expressed confidence ‌in her ability to regain that form. I’ve been ranked as⁤ high as⁢ 23 and I know I ‍can get back ​there. I don’t think my level has gone anywhere,I think the consistency needs to improve. She explicitly stated her⁤ goal ‌isn’t simply to reach a mid-range ranking, but to ⁢break into the⁣ top 20.My goal is‍ not to be ranked 50, 40, 30, 20 – we’ve been there. The goal is‍ to ​be inside 20.

Personal milestone: Engagement to Alex de Minaur

⁣ ‍ Beyond her professional ambitions, ⁤Boulter is also preparing for a significant personal event.⁣ She ‌announced ​her engagement to Australian tennis player⁢ Alex de Minaur, currently ranked number seven in the world ⁤by the‍ Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP),‌ via an Instagram post.⁢ boulter playfully welcomed 2026 as the best year of her life and dismissed 2025 with a pointed Adios ⁤2025. ‌Don’t​ let the door hit you on the⁤ way out.