Boulter came into the opening major of the season on the back of a fine 2024 in which she rose into the world’s top 25 for the first time.
A deep run at a Grand Slam tournament has continued to elude her, though, despite the benefit of being seeded at the French Open, Wimbledon, the US Open and now the Australian Open.
Before the tournament on the Melbourne hard courts, Boulter talked about “putting more emphasis” on performing well at the sport’s most prestigious events.
What looked to be a favourable draw enhanced the opportunity to achieve that.
But she admitted battling past Canada’s 98th-ranked Rebecca Marino in the first round was “stressful” and again looked subdued against another player ranked way below her.
“I was thinking straight the whole time. I just don’t think I quite played the way that I wanted to play,” said Boulter.
Boulter’s early exit is even tougher to take considering she arrived at Melbourne Park having started the season well.
Strong showings at the season-opening United Cup included pushing five-time major champion Iga Swiatek in a narrow defeat.
“Last week I’m going toe to toe with Swiatek. Your level doesn’t go anywhere from week to week,” Boulter added.
“It’s just about now being able to transfer that and keep going at it and making it more consistent.”
In a surprising turn of events at the Australian Open 2025, British tennis player Katie Boulter has been knocked out of the tournament in the second round by Russian player Veronika Kudermetova.
Boulter, who was a rising star in the tennis world, was unable to overcome Kudermetova’s powerful game and fell to a 6-4, 6-3 defeat. Despite putting up a valiant effort, Boulter was ultimately unable to match Kudermetova’s consistency and precision on the court.
This loss is undoubtedly a disappointing setback for Boulter, who had high hopes for a strong showing at this year’s Australian Open. However, it serves as a reminder of the unpredictability of the sport and the fierce competition that exists at the highest levels of tennis.
As for Kudermetova, this victory marks a significant milestone in her career and sets her up for a potentially deep run in the tournament. With her impressive performance against Boulter, she has proven herself as a force to be reckoned with on the court.
Stay tuned for more updates and results from the Australian Open 2025 as the tournament continues to unfold.
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