After a troublesome 2025, Boulter was determined to shut the door on what she deemed an annus horribilis.
Beginning afresh in 2026 was the plan and appointing a brand new coach in Michael Joyce, who helped Maria Sharapova win Grand Slam titles, was a part of the method.
Highly effective baseliner Boulter has made a productive begin with a collection of victories in opposition to gamers ranked outdoors the highest 60, however there are nonetheless flaws together with her service sport which must be ironed out.
A low first-serve proportion in opposition to Osorio meant she needed to save 4 break factors to keep up her lead, though she was capable of make the most of the Colombian’s personal points by pummelling her second serve.
The slower situations in Merida aren’t actually conducive to Boulter’s sport – notably her having come from the faster indoor courts in Ostrava.
Adjusting is one thing which Boulter finds troublesome, so she took coronary heart from a extra fluent returning sport in opposition to Osorio.
However she is aware of additional enchancment might be required to proceed her latest run, notably if two-time Grand Slam finalist Paolini, whose shot-making and athleticism has proved troublesome for Boulter to deal with up to now, is her quarter-final opponent.
