Kartal left in a world of pain by New York heat as Boulter also exits US Open
Sonay Kartal, a British tennis player, suffered a 6-3, 1-6, 6-1 defeat against the 18th seed Beatriz Haddad Maia in the first round of the US Open. Kartal struggled with excruciating full-body cramps due to the warm conditions in New York. Despite a strong performance and problem-solving abilities, she couldn't overcome the physical challenges and had to retire in the final set. In another match, Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk beat Britain's Katie Boulter 6-4, 6-4. Meanwhile, world number one Iga Swiatek and Italian Jannik Sinner both won their respective matches. The article highlights the challenges faced by players in the heat and the mixed results of the players mentioned.
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