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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Eleanor Crooks

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Veronika kudermetova catches katie boulter cold in chilly melbourne - Caught on Camera

Katie Boulter lost in Melbourne (Manish Swarup/AP) - (AP)

Katie Boulter’s hopes of a strong Australian Open run ended in disappointing fashion with a second-round loss to Veronika Kudermetova.

Seeded for the first time at Melbourne Park, Boulter looked to have a good chance of breaking new ground and reaching the second week of a grand slam.

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