Since last summer, the British No.1 has clinched a maiden tour-level title at the Rothesay Open Nottingham, broken inside the world’s top 30, won her first WTA 500 crown in San Diego and been seeded at a Grand Slam for the first time at Wimbledon - to name a few - but now she’s turning her attention to Paris where she’s set to represent her country for the first time at an Olympic Games.

Boulter is one of four British players who are preparing to make their Olympic debuts in just a couple of weeks’ time. Fellow British No.1 Jack Draper, Cam Norrie and Dan Evans will all be contesting in a maiden Olympics, while two-time gold medallist Andy Murray is returning for his fifth Games.

After bowing out in the second round of Wimbledon, the 27-year-old has already turned her attention back to the clay and is laser focused on the upcoming task ahead of her, as she looks to bring home one of the most sought-after sporting accolades – an Olympic medal.

We caught up with the British No.1 to chat all about what it means to get her first Team GB call up, the team camaraderie and how competing for her country brings out the very best in her game.

“I got a phone call from the Head of Women’s Tennis (Iain Bates) and he called me to let me know that I was going to be in the team,” Boulter said, while recalling the moment she found out she’d made the GB team.

“I was walking down the street in Loughborough, and I screamed a little bit too loud, so a few people looked at me a little bit strange. I still remember it; it’s going to be a special moment. I’m really looking forward to it and putting on the flag - it’s going to be so fun to be a part of.”

The three-time WTA titleholder is already confirmed to compete in the women’s singles and women’s doubles events, where she’ll team up with Heather Watson, who has been selected to represent Team GB for a fourth time. The pair test-drove their partnership at Roland Garros back in June – the same venue where the Paris Olympics will be staged – and will be looking to leave a lasting impression on the field when they return at the end of the month.

“I’ve spoken to Hev (Heather Watson) quite a bit, Laura Robson obviously as well (Olympic silver medallist in the mixed doubles) - a fair few of them (the team).

“For them, they’re special moments in their careers and I really look forward to being a part of that. It’s something I’ve dreamt of since I was a little girl. I really hope I can share it with them as well. I know Laura might be going over there (to Paris) so I should have some girls there which is going to be super fun but obviously the boys will all be there too in their best form I’m sure.”

While it may be the first time she’s representing her country at an Olympics, Boulter has been a stalwart in the Lexus Great Britain Billie Jean King Cup team in recent years. Since making her debut back in 2018, the three-time WTA titlist has gone on to represent GB in 12 ties and racked up an impressive 12-4 total win record.

Having played a pivotal role in leading Great Britain to qualification at the 2019 and 2023 Play-Offs and more recently, helping to secure a spot in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals later this year after defeating France in April, Boulter knows better than anyone the level that’s required when wearing the British flag on her kit and never fails to rise to the occasion.

“I’m not sure what it is but it always brings the best out of me (competing for Great Britain). I’m not sure why but I feel like I pick the team up and they’re with me and playing every point with me.

“I never take that for granted and I love wearing the colours, I’m one of those people that got inspired as a young girl watching the Olympics and watching the British people do extremely well and I hope to be that person one day.”

The tennis events at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games will get underway on Saturday 27 July through to Sunday 4 August.

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