Katie Boulter expects Wimbledon to beef up their security after her first-round match with Daria Saville was disrupted by the second Just Stop Oil protest of the day.
The British primary was on Court 18 when an activist ran on and threw orange confetti and jigsaw items simply two hours after two individuals had executed the identical factor.
It got here at a difficult second for her as she trailed 4-2 in a first-set tie-break, however, having helped with the clean-up operation on the court docket, Boulter received the primary 9 factors after the resumption which set up a 7-6 (4) 6-2 victory.
She admitted to being in “shock” at what occurred, however thinks the match will react accordingly.
Asked if she was apprehensive, the 26-year-old replied: “Definitely, you never know what it is. I think I heard the crowd before I saw anything.
“Then I realised what it was because I saw it in the previous match.
“It was obviously a little bit of a shock to the system. I think we both handled it really well. It’s a really unfortunate situation for everyone.
“I wouldn’t say I felt in danger. I was quite far away from it. I was walking the opposite side.
“I’m pretty sure there will be a reaction to what’s been happening and there will be more security in place or whatever they need to do to ensure that it doesn’t happen again.
“I’m not worried about it. I’m just going to be focusing on myself. I’m going to keep playing tennis. That’s where I’m going to be. Yeah, hopefully we roll into a few more days.”
Boulter was adopted on to Court 18 later within the day by her boyfriend Alex De Minaur after it was introduced the pair would be taking part in combined doubles collectively.
She is hoping to keep away from any on-court domestics however thinks their relationship would possibly be examined.
“I was privileged enough to ask him and he said yes,” Boulter stated. “I think it’s something we’ve both wanted to do for quite some time.
“I think we’re both going to really enjoy it and cherish it. It’s not often that you get to have that experience together, especially at Wimbledon.
“We’re going to go out there and have a swing. We’ve got nothing to lose, so I’m looking forward to it.
“I think it’s going to be a experience. It’s going to test our relationship. I don’t doubt that for a minute.
“It’s a totally different vibe going on the court with him. I think we bring the best out of each other, in terms of tennis, on and off the court. I think we’re going to have a couple of smiles on our faces, enjoying ourselves.”
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