Katie Boulter loses British No 1 spot after Queen's defeat

Katie Boulter's reign as British No. 1 in women's tennis ended after a hard-fought last-16 loss to fifth seed Diana Shnaider at the Queen's Club tournament, where she fell 6-2, 3-6, 2-6. Boulter started strong, taking the first set with commanding play and solid serving, but a 20-minute rain delay disrupted her momentum, allowing Shnaider to recover and ultimately win the match. The defeat means Emma Raducanu will overtake Boulter as Britain's top-ranked female player. Boulter expressed mixed feelings, acknowledging the positives from her performance but also recognizing Shnaider's superior play and the impact of the weather delay. This loss also ended Boulter's run in the doubles event alongside Raducanu. The Queen's Club tournament marked the first women's event there since 1973, with other British players Heather Watson and Raducanu still competing for quarter-final spots.