Tyra Caterina Grant, the birth of a star at Wimbledon?

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Wimbledon has always been the perfect stage to announce the arrival of new stars, and Tyra Caterina Grant seems determined to seize the opportunity. The Italian, one of the greatest promises of world tennis, pulled off a major upset in the first round by defeating Katie Boulter decisively with a score of 6-4 and 6-2, eliminating the main British hope before a crowd completely devoted to her opponent.

The victory is not only valuable due to the caliber of the adversary but also because of how Grant managed a high-pressure situation. "It was incredible. I had just played three matches in the qualifying rounds, and honestly, I felt more nervous there than today. I felt like I had the match under control and a lot of confidence even when I had to close it out," explained the young Italian.

Far from being intimidated by the atmosphere, Grant enjoyed the experience. "Beating a local player is never easy, especially here. The crowd was clearly with her, but I still loved playing in that environment," she stated. The Italian also made it clear that she is starting to feel more comfortable on a surface where she has barely competed. "Grass is very different, and we don't play much on it, but I feel like I can also perform very well here. That's very important to me," she remarked.

Grant, 18, admits that Serena Williams has always been her main inspiration

During the press conference, Grant also recalled the huge influence Serena Williams has had on her development as a player. "Since I was little, it was Serena, Serena, and Serena. I was inspired by her aggressiveness, the way she controlled every point, and the presence she had on the court. I try to do many of those little things she did," she confessed.

At just 18 years old, the Italian continues to take giant steps. Her triumph over Boulter confirms a potential that the entire circuit already intuited and sends a warning to the rest of the favorites: Tyra Caterina Grant is no longer just a promise. She is starting to become a very real threat on the big stages. Now, she awaits Gibson or Bouzkova.

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