Katie Boulter
Katie Boulter

Injury rules Katie Boulter out of Wimbledon


Britain's Katie Boulter has pulled out of Wimbledon due to a back injury.

The 22-year-old has been carrying the injury since April and was also forced to withdraw from the French Open last month.

She said: "As you are all aware, I've recently been recovering from a back injury that I suffered during Great Britain's Fed Cup victory back in April.

"The road to recovery has had its ups and downs; at various points along the way I've been very close to getting back on court and competing, but unfortunately I'm not quite ready in time for Wimbledon, and on the advice of my medical team, I've made the decision to give my recovery a couple more weeks.

"I am absolutely devastated to be missing my home Grand Slam and the opportunity to play in front of our incredible fans but sadly I won't be 100 per cent fit.

"Wimbledon is the most special tournament of the year for me and I can't wait to get back on the grass courts next year.

"I'd like to thank everyone for their support over the past few months; it's only motivated me to come back stronger."

Boulter won her first Grand Slam match at Wimbledon last year as she reached the second round.

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