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Tyra Caterina Grant, la naissance d'une étoile à Wimbledon ?

Diego Jiménez Rubio | 30 Jun 2026 | 14.27
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Tyra Caterina Grant, éclosion à Wimbledon 2026. Photo : gettyimages
Tyra Caterina Grant, éclosion à Wimbledon 2026. Photo : gettyimages

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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 biggest promises in world tennis, pulled off a major upset in the first round by decisively defeating Katie Boulter 6-4, 6-2, eliminating the main British hope in front of a crowd completely behind her opponent.

The victory holds enormous value not only because of the caliber of the opponent but also due to the way Grant handled a high-pressure situation. "It was incredible. I had already played three matches in the qualifying rounds, and honestly, I was more nervous there than today. I felt like I had control of the match 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 and 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 commented.

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

During the press conference, Grant also recalled the tremendous influence that Serena Williams has had on her development as a player. "Since I was little, it was Serena, Serena, 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 sensed and sends a warning to the rest of the favorites: Tyra Caterina Grant is no longer just a promise. She is beginning to become a very real threat on the big stages. Now, she awaits Gibson or Bouzkova.

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