Katie Boulter's campaign at the US Open concluded with a decisive 6-1, 6-0 loss to Wimbledon finalist Karolina Muchova on Tuesday. The match, moved to Louis Armstrong Stadium due to rain, saw Boulter unable to maintain her early momentum.
Muchova, the seventh seed, controlled the contest from the outset. After an initial exchange of breaks in the first set, Muchova secured a decisive advantage, ultimately winning every game after the first to clinch the set and the match in under an hour.
Despite a strong first-round performance where Boulter had expressed confidence in her ball control, her game faltered against the higher-ranked Czech player. A missed overhead smash in the first set contributed to a crucial break for Muchova, who went on to dominate the remainder of the match. Boulter's exit comes at the hands of a player considered a strong contender for the US Open title.
Elsewhere, fellow Briton Jan Choinski also saw his US Open journey end, falling to Botic van de Zandschulp in straight sets. Choinski's match, originally scheduled for Tuesday, was delayed by rain before he was ultimately defeated. He acknowledged missed opportunities and the difficulty of recovering after being broken early in the contest.