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Boulter exit means no Britons in French Open singles third round

Boulter exit means no Britons in French Open singles third round

Summary

British player Katie Boulter lost in the third set to Anastasia Potapova, ending the chances for British players in the French Open singles competition. Other British players Francesca Jones, Emma Raducanu, Cameron Norrie, Jacob Fearnley, and Toby Samuel were also eliminated in earlier rounds.

Key Facts

  • Katie Boulter lost to 28th seed Anastasia Potapova with scores of 5-7, 6-4, 6-2.
  • Boulter was trying to reach the third round of the French Open singles for the first time.
  • Potapova is ranked world number 30 and started the clay-court season outside the top 90.
  • Francesca Jones lost in the second round of the French Open singles.
  • Emma Raducanu, Cameron Norrie, Jacob Fearnley, and Toby Samuel all lost in the first round.
  • Potapova will face defending champion Coco Gauff in the third round.
  • Coco Gauff is the current champion at Roland Garros and aims to reach the second week of the tournament again.
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