Katie Boulter crashes out of US Open after Karolina Muchova nightmare
British tennis player Katie Boulter was eliminated from the US Open in the second round after a decisive 6-1, 6-0 loss to Karolina Muchova. The match, moved to a stadium court due to rain, highlighted Boulter's ongoing struggles with form and confidence.
Why it matters
The result marks a significant setback for the British No. 1 in her grand slam season.
Katie Boulter could only win one game in defeat by the No 7 seed, Karolina Muchova. Photograph: Amber Searls/IMAGN IMAGES/Reuters Katie Boulter could only win one game in defeat by the No 7 seed, Karolina Muchova. Photograph: Amber Searls/IMAGN IMAGES/Reuters US Open Tennis 2026 Katie Boulter crashes out of US Open after Karolina Muchova nightmare British No 1 outclassed 6-1, 6-0 in second round
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Prefer the Guardian on Google With the grounds of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre at a standstill in the middle of a furious downpour and all eyes on the only two stadium courts under retractable roofs, there was nowhere for Katie Boulter to hide as her grand slam season came to a bitter end with an excruciating 6-1, 6-0 beating by the seventh seed, Karolina Muchova, in the second round of the US Open.
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