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Rachel Steinberg

RARE PHOTOS: British number one katie boulter edges past ajla tomljanovic at queen s | Rare Historical Photos

Katie Boulter is through to the next round (John Walton/PA) - (PA Wire)

British number one Katie Boulter battled through her grass court singles season opener to claim a 7-6 (4) 1-6 6-4 victory over Australian qualifier Ajla Tomljanovic at Queen’s.

The 28-year-old, who secured a doubles victory alongside compatriot Emma Raducanu on Monday, was broken in her opening game, but found herself in a position to serve for the set after taking a 5-3 advantage.

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