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Katie Boulter becomes fourth Briton to succumb on unlucky court 13 at French Open

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That brings our coverage of Katie Boulter’s defeat against Anastasia Potapova to an end. Thank you for joining us!

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Anastasia Potapova will now face defending champion Coco Gauff for a place in the fourth round.

8:52PM

Boulter 7-5 4-6 2-6 Potapova*

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Potapova, serving for the match – can she hold her nerve?

Some great defence keeps her in the opening point of this game, before a whipped forehand forces the error from Boulter.

A looping, defensive shot from Boulter drifts just long, before a forehand into the net sets up three match points.

The Austrian then sends a forehand of her own into the net before pushing a backhand beyond the baseline, and Boulter is still digging in here.

But a big serve forces a wayward return and the British challenge in the singles at Roland Garros is over.

8:48PM

Boulter* 7-5 4-6 2-5 Potapova

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Boulter nearly came back…

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