Hannah Klugman earns first WTA Tour victory at Nottingham Open
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 5:06 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026

British teenager Hannah Klugman secured her first win on the WTA Tour by defeating compatriot Harriet Dart 6-2, 6-4 at the Nottingham Open. Klugman, who entered the tournament as a lucky loser following Katie Boulter's withdrawal, made an impressive comeback after trailing 4-2 in the second set. Known for her strong performance in junior tournaments, Klugman previously reached the French Open girls’ final in 2025. She will next face fourth seed Marie Bouzkova in the second round.
- •Hannah Klugman defeats Harriet Dart 6-2, 6-4 at Nottingham Open.
- •Klugman entered as a lucky loser after Boulter withdrew.
- •She trailed in the second set but won four consecutive games.
- •Klugman earns a wildcard for Wimbledon main draw.
- •Next match is against fourth seed Marie Bouzkova.
- 5:07 PMBBC Sport — GB's Klugman beaten in Nottingham second round
- 5:06 PMYahoo Sports — GB's Klugman, 17, claims first win on WTA Tour
- 5:06 PMBBC Sport — GB's Klugman, 17, claims first win on WTA Tour
"British teenager Hannah Klugman says she feels "very different" after a week practising with "some great players" following her second-round Nottingham Open defeat.
"British teenager Hannah Klugman swept aside compatriot Harriet Dart at the Nottingham Open to claim her first win on the WTA Tour.
"British teenager Hannah Klugman swept aside compatriot Harriet Dart at the Nottingham Open to claim her first win on the WTA Tour.
Sources
External links- BBC SportJun 18, 2026, 5:07 PMGB's Klugman beaten in Nottingham second round
British teenager Hannah Klugman says she feels "very different" after a week practising with "some great players" following her second-round Nottingham Open defeat.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 5:06 PMGB's Klugman, 17, claims first win on WTA Tour
British teenager Hannah Klugman swept aside compatriot Harriet Dart at the Nottingham Open to claim her first win on the WTA Tour.
- BBC SportJun 16, 2026, 5:06 PMGB's Klugman, 17, claims first win on WTA Tour
British teenager Hannah Klugman swept aside compatriot Harriet Dart at the Nottingham Open to claim her first win on the WTA Tour.
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