Nottingham Grass Sparks Fire: Katie Boulter Cruises, Haddad Maia Upset in Epic Battle, and Brits Shine in Round of 32

The Lexus Nottingham Open 2025 kicked off in thrilling fashion, with several British players putting on a show for the home crowd. While Katie Boulter breezed through her opener, top seed Beatriz Haddad Maia suffered a shock defeat in one of the day’s most dramatic matches. From standout performances to surprise upsets, Nottingham’s grass courts delivered on intensity and excitement.

🌿 Round of 32 Highlights – Nottingham Open 2025 (Women’s Singles)

Sonay Kartal (GBR) def. Leolia Jeanjean (FRA) – 6-3, 6-4
Britain’s Kartal started strong and maintained her rhythm to outplay the experienced Jeanjean in straight sets.
Katie Boulter (GBR) def. Lulu Sun (NZL) – 6-2, 6-2
Crowd-favorite and British No.1 Boulter dominated from start to finish, showcasing power and precision against Sun.
Makenna Jones (USA) def. Beatriz Haddad Maia (BRA) – 7-5, 6(3)-7, 7-5
In a major upset, American qualifier Jones stunned the No.1 seed Haddad Maia in a three-hour thriller, dashing the Brazilian’s title hopes early.
Francesca Jones (GBR) def. Harriet Dart (GBR) – 7-5, 6-4
In an all-British clash, Jones edged past Dart with clean groundstrokes and clutch serving to move into the last 16.
Mingge Xu (GBR) def. Katie Volynets (USA) – 6-3, 6-3
Rising British teenager Xu impressed with her control and maturity on court, dispatching Volynets comfortably.
Magda Linette (POL) def. Alex Eala (PHL) – 6-4, 6-3
Polish veteran Linette used her experience to hold off the talented Eala, showing class in key moments.
Reka Sramkova (SVK) def. Laura Siegemund (GER) – 7-6(2), 4-6, 7-6(6)
A nail-biting battle saw Sramkova edge out Siegemund in two tiebreak sets, proving nerves of steel.
Cristina Bucsa (ESP) def. Yuliia Starodubtseva (UKR) – 6-3, 6-3
Spain’s Bucsa moved swiftly through the draw, controlling rallies with calm and efficiency.

The Nottingham Open is setting the tone for grass season with drama, emerging stars, and home-crowd energy. With several Brits through to the next round and the top seed out, the path to the title is wide open. Stay tuned for more action from the green lawns of Nottingham!