Boulter upsets Rybakina to reach Queen's semi-finals
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 8:49 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Katie Boulter, a British wildcard, achieved the biggest win of her career by defeating world No 2 Elena Rybakina 7-5, 2-6, 7-5 in the quarter-finals of the HSBC Championships at the Queen's Club. This victory secured Boulter a place in the semi-finals, where she will face Croatia's Donna Vekic on Saturday. Earlier in the day, Boulter also won against Jaqueline Cristian, solidifying her impressive performance. Rybakina had recently come off a tough match against reigning champion Tatjana Maria, but was unable to overcome Boulter’s strong play in this round.
- •Boulter wins 7-5, 2-6, 7-5 against Rybakina.
- •Boulter's second victory of the day after defeating Cristian.
- •Boulter reaches her first semi-final at Queen's.
- •She will face Donna Vekic in the semi-finals.
- •Rybakina had previously defeated Tatjana Maria.
- 8:39 PMBBC Sport — Best shots from Boulter's upset over Rybakina
"British wildcard Katie Boulter recorded the biggest win of her career with an epic victory against world No 2 Elena Rybakina to reach the HSBC Championships semi-finals at the Queen's Club.
"Watch the best shots from Britain's Katie Boulter's victory over top seed Elena Rybakina to book her Queen's semi-final spot.
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External links- BBC SportJun 12, 2026, 8:39 PMBest shots from Boulter's upset over Rybakina
Watch the best shots from Britain's Katie Boulter's victory over top seed Elena Rybakina to book her Queen's semi-final spot.
- Sky Sports—Boulter records biggest win of career over world No 2 Rybakina at Queen's
British wildcard Katie Boulter recorded the biggest win of her career with an epic victory against world No 2 Elena Rybakina to reach the HSBC Championships semi-finals at the Queen's Club.
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