Katie Boulter falls at first hurdle in Monterrey with defeat to Anna Karolina Schmiedlova

Boulter was defeated 6-4 6-0 by her Slovakian opponent after an hour and 24 minutes

Katie Boulter received treatment during the match

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Katie Boulter made a first-round exit at the Abierto GNP Seguros in Monterrey as she was beaten in straight sets by Anna Karolina Schmiedlova.

Great Britain’s Boulter was defeated 6-4 6-0 by her Slovakian opponent after an hour and 24 minutes.

The opening set saw Boulter register the first break to go 3-2 up, only for Schmiedlova to immediately break back before winning all but one of the games thereafter.

Boulter received treatment on her right foot during a medical time out at 3-0 down in the second.

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