Katie Boulter has drawn a line under one of the most successful chapters of her career, announcing the end of her three-year partnership with coach Biljana Veselinovic. The split comes after a testing 2025 season in which the British No. 1 struggled to recapture her form and saw her ranking slip from No. 23 to outside the top 100.
From Career Highs to a Year of Frustration
Under Veselinovic’s guidance, Boulter enjoyed the most productive spell of her career — three WTA titles, a career-high world ranking of No. 23, and a firm grip on Britain’s top spot. Yet this season told a different story.
Her campaign ended prematurely in Hong Kong, where she retired midway through her first-round match against Alexandra Eala (4-6, 1-2) — a painful echo of her runner-up finish there just a year ago.
Some Chapters Are Hard to Close
Boulter confirmed the news with a heartfelt post on social media:
“Some chapters are hard to close, but the gratitude stays forever. Thank you Bills for guiding me and helping me rise to some of the best moments of my career. On and off the court 🫰♥️🦢.”
It was a note that mixed affection with melancholy — a reminder of the bond that carried her through her climb into the sport’s elite.
Next Steps and a Race Against Time
Her standout results in 2024 — including the WTA 125 Paris title and a third-round run at Indian Wells — already feel distant. Now 29, Boulter faces a crucial few months ahead: she’ll need a strong start to the 2026 season to avoid the Australian Open qualifying rounds and re-establish her ranking momentum.
Still, if history is any guide, the Leicester native has a knack for rebounding when the odds are longest. The next chapter begins — without “Bills,” but with familiar grit.