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Boulter Stunned in Linz Opening Round
6 Apr
Summary
- Katie Boulter lost to Elena-Gabriela Ruse in a close tie-break match.
- Boulter's previous WTA titles include Ostrava Open and Merida Open.
- The British number three struggled with service games throughout the match.
Katie Boulter has been eliminated in the opening round of the Upper Austria Ladies Linz Open following a tightly contested match against Romania's Elena-Gabriela Ruse. The encounter concluded with Ruse securing a 7-6, 7-6 victory.
Boulter, ranked world number 62, faced challenges with her service games in the first set, ultimately losing a tie-break. In the second set, she managed an early break but Ruse quickly responded. Boulter saved a match point to force another tie-break, but Ruse proved superior to seal the win.
This result contrasts with Boulter's earlier successes in 2026, including her fourth WTA Tour title at the Ostrava Open in February and a quarter-final appearance at the Merida Open. Prior to this defeat, she reached the second and third rounds at Indian Wells and the Miami Open, respectively.
