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Boulter's poor run continues with first-round loss

Boulter's poor run continues with first-round loss

Summary

British tennis player Katie Boulter lost her first-round match at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo. She was defeated by Eva Lys from Germany in two sets, continuing a series of early exits in recent tournaments.

Key Facts

  • Katie Boulter lost in straight sets to Eva Lys in the first round of the Pan Pacific Open.
  • The match took just over an hour, ending with scores of 6-2, 6-1.
  • Boulter struggled with her serve, winning only 50% of her first serve points.
  • She was the only British player in the main draw after Emma Raducanu withdrew due to illness.
  • Boulter has not advanced past the second round of a tournament since June 2025.
  • Her recent losses include another straight-sets defeat five days earlier at the Japan Open.
  • Eva Lys, who defeated her, is currently ranked world number 44.

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