Katie Boulter falls to defeat to end British hopes at French Open

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• Katie Boulter crashed out of the French Open in the second round on Thursday evening.
• The British star was facing Anastasia Potapova for a place in the round of 32 at Roland Garros.
• Boulter won the first set 7-5, but Potapova forced a deciding set when she took the second set 6-4.
• Potapova dominated the final set, winning it 6-2 to move into the third round as Boulter exited the tournament.
• Boulter’s loss means there will be no Brits in the third round of the men’s or women’s singles.