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Katie Boulter Teams Up with Ex-Sharapova Coach Amid Injuries

1/3/2026

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Katie Boulter has partnered with Michael Joyce, former coach of Maria Sharapova, for Auckland.
The British No. 4 split from Biljana Veselinovic after winning three WTA titles in three years.
She has struggled with injuries.
She missed direct qualification for the Australian Open and is a third alternate.
She posted optimism for 2026 on Instagram, planning to marry Alex de Minaur.

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Story summary

Katie Boulter has partnered with Michael Joyce, former coach of Maria Sharapova, for Auckland.
The British No. 4 split from Biljana Veselinovic after winning three WTA titles in three years.
She has struggled with injuries.
She missed direct qualification for the Australian Open and is a third alternate.
She posted optimism for 2026 on Instagram, planning to marry Alex de Minaur.