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North Wales Chronicle
02-07-2025
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Jodie Burrage ponders trip to see boyfriend play for the Lions after SW19 exit
The British wild card began the week with good news when Scotland scrum-half White was a late addition to the British and Irish Lions squad for their series against the Wallabies. But her joy turned to despair on Tuesday following a comprehensive 6-3 6-1 first-round loss to American Caty McNally on her SW19 comeback. A post shared by Jodie Burrage (@jodie_burrage) As her attention turns to the hardcourt swing in the United States, Burrage is considering flying out to support long-term partner White. 'It's a conversation I'm going to have to have with my team,' said Burrage, who is still scheduled to play doubles in south west London this week. 'Maybe considering my ankle and stuff, I might be able to. Obviously Australia is a very easy place to find tennis courts and train, so that's one thing going for me. 'I've been playing so many tournaments. I've been going week after week after week, so I do need some time training. That was always the case anyway. So maybe that will be there.' Toulon player White initially missed out on Lions selection before receiving a call from head coach Andy Farrell due to the injury withdrawal of Wales' Tomos Williams. The 27-year-old swiftly joined the squad in Brisbane, having been with the Scotland team in New Zealand – 11 hours ahead of Burrage in the UK. 'I was about to go to sleep, and he called me 10 minutes later and kind of was just looking at me down the phone, like with a grin on his face,' she said. 'I was, just, like, 'Oh, my God, what?' I was very, very happy for him to get that call. He'll do great. 'He's enjoying being with the Lions and it will be a very fun six weeks for him ahead.' Defeat for Jodie Burrage to American Caty McNally #BackTheBrits 🇬🇧 | #Wimbledon — LTA (@the_LTA) July 1, 2025 Burrage, who would have faced five-time grand slam winner Iga Swiatek in round two, defeated McNally at Wimbledon two years ago. But hampered by the latest of a series of ankle problems, she was unable to repeat the feat on Court 18 and was eliminated by the world number 208 in an hour and four minutes. 'It's nowhere near 100 per cent,' she said of her ankle. 'My level today was shocking compared to how I've been playing the last few weeks. 'There's probably a few things going into that: wanting to do well this week at Wimbledon because I missed it last year, obviously what I just said about what happened on Friday (rolling her ankle), just everything. 'Sometimes you just have a bad day at the office, and sometimes your opponent has a very good one. 'I just wanted more from myself. I know the work that I've put in, and I felt like I deserved a better outcome than that.'
Powys County Times
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Powys County Times
Jodie Burrage rues rolled ankle en route to Wimbledon defeat
Jodie Burrage was left to rue a rolled ankle as her Wimbledon singles run ended in the first round. The 26-year-old has battled injuries over the last year but the wild card returned to Wimbledon in strong form following a series of encouraging results on grass. However, the Brit revealed how an innocuous rolled ankle last Friday derailed her plans and ultimately contributed to 6-3 6-1 defeat to American Caty McNally. Burrage was keen to credit her opponent, but was left frustrated with being knocked off course so close to the biggest date in the British tennis calendar. 'It wasn't my best performance at all,' she said. 'Caty played very well. She didn't give me much but I didn't really make her work for it how I wanted to today. 'My level today was shocking compared to how I've been playing the last few weeks. There are probably a few things going into that; wanting to do well this week at Wimbledon because I missed it last year and what happened on Friday. 'It shook me a little bit. The prep wasn't ideal coming into the match today. I had to make some adjustments. It's just disappointing that something happens like that at a tournament like this, but we did what we could today. 'Sometimes you just have a bad day at the office, and sometimes your opponent has a very good one. 'I just wanted more from myself. I know the work that I've put in, and I felt like I deserved a better outcome than that. It wasn't ideal the last few days what happened.' Burrage struggled to ever really get going in the contest out on Court 18, which has a reputation for delivering a strong atmosphere. The 26-year-old was cheered on by compatriot Sonay Kartal, who booked her place in the second round with victory over Jelena Ostapenko on Monday, as well as a number of friends and family. 'I know that I can just play so much better than that. I know I've got more in me than that,' she added. 'I would say disappointment when you have everyone here watching you. 'I have a lot of family members, friends. It's disappointing when you can't play how you want to play, and you feel like you've let them down a bit. 'They will not say that at all. They'll tell me how proud they are of me and stuff. It's probably that that hurts the most. I guess it's not pressure, but that's what comes along with these events.'
South Wales Guardian
01-07-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Jodie Burrage ponders trip to see boyfriend play for the Lions after SW19 exit
The British wild card began the week with good news when Scotland scrum-half White was a late addition to the British and Irish Lions squad for their series against the Wallabies. But her joy turned to despair on Tuesday following a comprehensive 6-3 6-1 first-round loss to American Caty McNally on her SW19 comeback. A post shared by Jodie Burrage (@jodie_burrage) As her attention turns to the hardcourt swing in the United States, Burrage is considering flying out to support long-term partner White. 'It's a conversation I'm going to have to have with my team,' said Burrage, who is still scheduled to play doubles in south west London this week. 'Maybe considering my ankle and stuff, I might be able to. Obviously Australia is a very easy place to find tennis courts and train, so that's one thing going for me. 'I've been playing so many tournaments. I've been going week after week after week, so I do need some time training. That was always the case anyway. So maybe that will be there.' Toulon player White initially missed out on Lions selection before receiving a call from head coach Andy Farrell due to the injury withdrawal of Wales' Tomos Williams. The 27-year-old swiftly joined the squad in Brisbane, having been with the Scotland team in New Zealand – 11 hours ahead of Burrage in the UK. 'I was about to go to sleep, and he called me 10 minutes later and kind of was just looking at me down the phone, like with a grin on his face,' she said. 'I was, just, like, 'Oh, my God, what?' I was very, very happy for him to get that call. He'll do great. 'He's enjoying being with the Lions and it will be a very fun six weeks for him ahead.' Defeat for Jodie Burrage to American Caty McNally #BackTheBrits 🇬🇧 | #Wimbledon — LTA (@the_LTA) July 1, 2025 Burrage, who would have faced five-time grand slam winner Iga Swiatek in round two, defeated McNally at Wimbledon two years ago. But hampered by the latest of a series of ankle problems, she was unable to repeat the feat on Court 18 and was eliminated by the world number 208 in an hour and four minutes. 'It's nowhere near 100 per cent,' she said of her ankle. 'My level today was shocking compared to how I've been playing the last few weeks. 'There's probably a few things going into that: wanting to do well this week at Wimbledon because I missed it last year, obviously what I just said about what happened on Friday (rolling her ankle), just everything. 'Sometimes you just have a bad day at the office, and sometimes your opponent has a very good one. 'I just wanted more from myself. I know the work that I've put in, and I felt like I deserved a better outcome than that.'
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Jodie Burrage rues rolled ankle en route to Wimbledon defeat
By James Reid at Wimbledon Jodie Burrage was left to rue a rolled ankle as her Wimbledon singles run ended in the first round. The 26-year-old has battled injuries over the last year but the wild card returned to Wimbledon in strong form following a series of encouraging results on grass. Advertisement However, the Brit revealed how an innocuous rolled ankle last Friday derailed her plans and ultimately contributed to 6-3 6-1 defeat to American Caty McNally. Burrage was keen to credit her opponent, but was left frustrated with being knocked off course so close to the biggest date in the British tennis calendar. 'It wasn't my best performance at all,' she said. 'Caty played very well. She didn't give me much but I didn't really make her work for it how I wanted to today. 'My level today was shocking compared to how I've been playing the last few weeks. There are probably a few things going into that; wanting to do well this week at Wimbledon because I missed it last year and what happened on Friday. Advertisement 'It shook me a little bit. The prep wasn't ideal coming into the match today. I had to make some adjustments. It's just disappointing that something happens like that at a tournament like this, but we did what we could today. 'Sometimes you just have a bad day at the office, and sometimes your opponent has a very good one. 'I just wanted more from myself. I know the work that I've put in, and I felt like I deserved a better outcome than that. It wasn't ideal the last few days what happened.' Burrage struggled to ever really get going in the contest out on Court 18, which has a reputation for delivering a strong atmosphere. Advertisement The 26-year-old was cheered on by compatriot Sonay Kartal, who booked her place in the second round with victory over Jelena Ostapenko on Monday, as well as a number of friends and family. 'I know that I can just play so much better than that. I know I've got more in me than that,' she added. 'I would say disappointment when you have everyone here watching you. 'I have a lot of family members, friends. It's disappointing when you can't play how you want to play, and you feel like you've let them down a bit. 'They will not say that at all. They'll tell me how proud they are of me and stuff. Advertisement It's probably that that hurts the most. I guess it's not pressure, but that's what comes along with these events.' For the latest action on the British summer grass court season, check out the LTA website.
Scotsman
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Emotional Jodie Burrage ponders trip to see Scots boyfriend play for the Lions after distressing Wimbledon exit
British hopeful fights back tears after first round defeat at SW19 Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Jodie Burrage is contemplating a trip to Australia to cheer on rugby star boyfriend Ben White after fighting back tears following a distressing early Wimbledon exit. The British wild card began the week with good news when Scotland scrum-half White was a late addition to the British and Irish Lions squad for their series against the Wallabies. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But her joy turned to despair on Tuesday following a comprehensive 6-3 6-1 first-round loss to American Caty McNally on her SW19 comeback. Jodie Burrage returns the ball to US player Caty McNally during her first round defeat at Wimbledon. (Photo by KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images) The 26-year-old, who missed much of last season due to injury, revealed she rolled an ankle at the All England Club just three days before the start of the championship and was visibly upset during an emotional post-match press conference in which she branded her performance 'shocking'. As her attention turns to the hardcourt swing in the United States, Burrage is considering flying out to support long-term partner White. 'It's a conversation I'm going to have to have with my team,' said Burrage, who is still scheduled to play doubles in south west London this week. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Maybe considering my ankle and stuff, I might be able to. Obviously Australia is a very easy place to find tennis courts and train, so that's one thing going for me. Scotland's Ben White holds a Lions jersey after receiving a call-up to join the squad in Australia. 'I've been playing so many tournaments. I've been going week after week after week, so I do need some time training. That was always the case anyway. So maybe that will be there.' Toulon player White initially missed out on Lions selection before receiving a call from head coach Andy Farrell due to the injury withdrawal of Wales' Tomos Williams. The 27-year-old swiftly joined the squad in Brisbane, having been with the Scotland team in New Zealand – 11 hours ahead of Burrage in the UK. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'I was about to go to sleep, and he called me 10 minutes later and kind of was just looking at me down the phone, like with a grin on his face,' she said. 'I was, just, like, 'Oh, my God, what?' I was very, very happy for him to get that call. He'll do great. He's enjoying being with the Lions and it will be a very fun six weeks for him ahead.' Burrage, who would have faced five-time grand slam winner Iga Swiatek in round two, defeated McNally at Wimbledon two years ago. But hampered by the latest of a series of ankle problems, she was unable to repeat the feat on Court 18 and was eliminated by the world number 208 in an hour and four minutes. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'It's nowhere near 100 per cent,' she said of her ankle. 'My level today was shocking compared to how I've been playing the last few weeks. 'There's probably a few things going into that: wanting to do well this week at Wimbledon because I missed it last year, obviously what I just said about what happened on Friday (rolling her ankle), just everything. 'Sometimes you just have a bad day at the office, and sometimes your opponent has a very good one.
