Katie Boulter reveals what’s surprised her most about working with Michael Joyce
Katie Boulter has settled in well under new coach Michael Joyce, especially after her recent WTA title win in Ostrava. Boulter had dropped down the rankings in 2025, which ultimately led to her decision to part ways with long-time coach Biljana Veselinovic.
Photo by Robert Prange/Getty Images Katie Boulter has settled in well under new coach Michael Joyce, especially after her recent WTA title win in Ostrava. Boulter had dropped down the rankings in 2025, which ultimately led to her decision to part ways with long-time coach Biljana Veselinovic. She’s enjoying working with Joyce so far, and the change seems to be paying off.
She’s climbed back up to World No. 65 and looks a lot more confident on court. Speaking ahead of the Miami Open, Boulter shared what has stood out most during her early months working with Joyce.
Katie Boulter sdmits she’s ‘surprised’ by her strong start to the season Photo by WILLIAM WEST / AFP via Getty Images Boulter’s title run in Ostrava was followed up by a quarter-final showing in Merida, further boosting her early-season momentum. She is now closing in on Sonay Kartal and Emma Raducanu in the rankings. Even Boulter has admitted she didn’t expect her form to turn around so quickly under Joyce, who previously worked with Maria Sharapova.
Speaking to Luxury London about how she felt regarding her start to 2026, Boulter said: “I obviously wanted to do more in Australia and felt like I was playing good stuff but, at the same time, I have to be realistic and understand that I’m just finding my feet. “I’ve just got a new coach and we’re still working things out. I’m having to be patient, which isn’t my biggest virtue.