Indian Wells: Heather Watson and Katie Boulter lose in the first round at Indian Wells

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Indian Wells: Heather Watson and Katie Boulter lose in the first round at Indian Wells

World number 113-year-old Watson, 29, fought early in the first set but failed to take two break points at 2-2 as Czech Tereza Martynkova won 6-2, 6-1.

Boulter, 25, had broken three times in her opening set against Italy's Jasmine Paolini and lost 6-3, 6-2.