British tennis player Katie Boulter was decisively eliminated from the US Open in the second round on Wednesday, suffering her quickest exit from the tournament to date. The 30-year-old was defeated in 58 minutes by Czech competitor Karolina Muchova, losing 6-1, 6-0.

The match was originally set to take place on Court 5 but was moved to Louis Armstrong Stadium due to heavy rain. The sudden change brought Boulter into a larger venue with a more vocal crowd, a shift she said negatively affected her performance. She acknowledged struggling with the roof and the noise, which she said caused distractions during play. “Ultimately, it was a bad day at the office — times two,” Boulter remarked after the match. “I let the noise get to me. It made me uncomfortable. But it’s not acceptable to have what I have today. I expected the crowd to be silent.”

The match marked Boulter’s worst Grand Slam showing, as she failed to hold serve at any point and was broken seven times. She also committed eight double faults during the contest. Muchova dominated throughout, capitalizing on her opponent’s difficulty adjusting to the conditions and crowd atmosphere.

This defeat ends Boulter’s run at the US Open, adding to an already challenging season for the British player. After the match, Boulter reflected on the need to improve her ability to adapt to tough environments moving forward.