Katie Boulter recounts going through Roger Federer in combined doubles: It was actually daunting

Katie Boulter described going through Roger Federer as “a daunting experience,” not as a result of she thought one thing dangerous of the Swiss however as a result of she feared she perhaps would not do properly and that will lead one of many biggest ever have sure opinions about her sport.

In the beginning of the 2019 season, the present top-ranked British feminine tennis participant represented her nation on the Hopman Cup.

Of their second match on the occasion, the British workforce confronted Switzerland and one conflict noticed Boulter and Cameron Norrie tackle Federer and Belinda Bencic in a combined doubles match.

The Swiss, who have been the favorites in that matchup, ended up sealing a straight set 4-3 (4) 4-1 win.

“Actually I got a chance to face Federer. Yeah Roger in Hopman Cup. It was daunting. It was really daunting. I was so excited for it and then the moment that I actually walked out on court I realized I was actually gonna have to play tennis. He’s probably going to judge me but yeah it was really fun,” the 27-year-old recalled throughout an interview with Sky Sports activities.

“I faced Federer and it was really DAUNTING!” 😰

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Though the present world No. 24 and Norrie did not handle to upset the Swiss workforce and even take a set off them, simply going through the file eight-time Wimbledon champion was one thing unbelievable for the three-time WTA champion.

“Sharing the court with Roger was a surreal feeling, and receiving his serve isn’t something I ever thought would happen in my career. I actually hit him with a volley, which was a bit awkward, but he took it in good spirits!” Boulter stated in 2019 following the match.

Since then, she has made an enormous sport enchancment to her sport and has loved some strong success.

In the meantime, Boulter is slated to kick off her 2025 season in a workforce competitors by representing her nation on the United Cup, which begins on December twenty seventh.