Wimbledon hopeful Katie Boulter, 20, reveals she has put love on hold and has no time for romance
WIMBLEDON first-timer Katie Boulter has put love on hold as she chases tennis glory.
The Leicester ace, 20, says the demands of life on the road as a pro player means there is little time for romance.
Wimbledon first-timer Katie Boulter, 20, says she has little time for romanceSplash News
Katie, ranked 246 in the world, said: “I’m completely focused on my work right now and that’s it. Maybe one day after I retire, hopefully.
“Luckily enough, I have really close friends on tour that I travel with and that’s really it. I don’t need anything else.”
The starlet, given a wild card entry to the main draw, is known for her love of shopping and fashion, but is also an Xbox fan and keen pianist.
Katie added: “I want to be world No1. I am going to work as hard as I possibly can to become that.”
Katie Boulter, 20, is ranked 246 in the World and is setting her sights on No1 spotGetty ImagesKatie was given a wild card entry to the main draw to WimbledonNews Group Newspapers LtdKatie says she’s happy to put romance on hold for her careerSplash News
The tennis star revealed she had a famous hero, her own inventor grandfather Brian Gartshore.
He is the genius behind the anti-theft clothing tags seen around the world in shops.
When she’s not on the court, Katie loves shopping and fashion, and is also an Xbox fan and keen pianistNews Group Newspapers Ltd
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Katie added: “My grandpa’s one of my biggest heroes in life and he’s inspired me through everything.
“He’s actually an inventor and he’s a very smart guy and he’s always been there for me throughout everything so I’m very thankful for that.
“He invented tags, tags and like barcodes on clothes.”
Katie Boulter pictured with James Boulter at a Joshua Kane Runway ShowAlamy20-year-old Katie was all smiles as she practised ahead of Wimbledon on SundayNews Group Newspapers LtdKatie says her inventor granddad is one of her biggest heroesNews Group Newspapers Ltd
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