Harriet Dart's hopes of making a significant impact at the US Open were dashed in brutal heat, losing 7-6, 6-1 to Marta Kostyuk in the second round.
Despite initially performing well, Dart's serve faltered during crucial moments, undermining her potential to capitalize on the set points she had in the first set.
Kostyuk struggled with her level early on but found her rhythm as the match progressed, leveraging Dart's service inconsistencies to secure her place in the next round.
The oppressive conditions affected both players, with Kostyuk resorting to ice packs and air conditioning to manage the exhausting heat throughout their match.
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