Overview

• Katie Boulter lost 6-4, 6-4 to No. 27 seed Marta Kostyuk in the first round and will fall outside the world’s top 50.
• Boulter identified her serve as the key issue and said she is open to bringing in specialist biomechanics support, citing recent examples on tour.
• She described a mid-summer burnout that led to a brief break and sessions with a psychologist, saying she now feels mentally refreshed.
• Sonay Kartal was beaten 6-3, 1-6, 6-1 by No. 18 Beatriz Haddad Maia after severe cramping, with the Brazilian also struggling physically late in the match.
• Kartal said she will review hydration, nutrition and conditioning factors after cramp affected multiple muscle groups during the decider.