Summary
Britain's Katie Boulter lost in the first round of the Upper Austria Ladies Linz Open to Romania's Elena-Gabriela Ruse. Boulter was defeated in straight sets, both ending in tie-breaks, with scores of 7-6, 7-6.
Key Facts
- Katie Boulter is ranked 62nd in the world.
- Boulter lost to Elena-Gabriela Ruse, ranked 87th, in the first round.
- The match took place at the Upper Austria Ladies Linz Open.
- Boulter lost both sets in tie-breaks.
- She previously won the Ostrava Open earlier in the year.
- Boulter reached the quarterfinals at the Merida Open in Mexico.
- Before this loss, Boulter did not advance past early rounds at Indian Wells and the Miami Open.
