Boulter Crushed by Muchova but Jones Joins Dart in Second Round at US Open The US Open has a way of exposing even the most stalwart competitors to its unforgiving spotlight, and Katie Boulter's first round exit at the hands of Karolina Muchova is a stark reminder that no matter how high you rise in the tennis hierarchy, there are always limits to one's success.
In just under an hour, Boulter was broken in every service game she played, her 22 unforced errors and eight double faults painting a picture of a player out of rhythm with herself.
Boulter's struggles on Louis Armstrong Stadium were not merely about Muchova's brilliance, though the Czech's performance was certainly impressive.