Emma Raducanu lost her first match since her US Open victory to Alaksandra Sasnovich in Indian Wells, California. Pic: APEmma Raducanu's return to the court after her sensational US Open triumph has ended in defeat, after she was beaten in the second round in Indian Wells.
The 18-year-old Briton claimed glory in New York with an all-out attacking style in September, but was unable to reproduce that level in the Californian desert - losing 6-2 6-4 to Belarussian Aliaksandra Sasnovich.would have been entirely expected as Sasnovich, currently ranked at 100, is a former top 30 player and an experienced head on the Women's Tennis Association Tour.After dropping the first set, Raducanu had a 4-2 lead against Sasnovich in the second - but eventually lost 6-2 6-4.
In the first set, Raducanu made several unforced errors and was caught out by Sasnovich's plucky defence. She wrestled back some momentum in the second set and a comeback looked on the cards as she led 4-2, but the errors returned and Sasnovich rattled off four games to clinch victory.Asked what the crucial factor at 4-2 in the second set was, Raducanu replied:"Well, her experience probably.
"She's been on tour, probably been 4-2 down like hundreds of times, whereas I've been 4-2 up. It's my third WTA tournament this year. I mean, it will come in time. Just got to not rush it and keep going and get my head back to the drawing board, really.
How many negative commentators on here won a Grand Slam?……..I’ll wait 😁👌
Come On Emma🥰Stay Positive! Stay Strong!
One season wonder. Shouldn’t have sacked her coach! Got too big for her boots!!!!
Maybe needs some lessons from the legends of the game
Bound to happen at her age; she's still learning so much. Only her third tour-level tournament! Wonderful talent, and attitude.
I think the publicity is gone in her head .looks like one trick pony .no class as Williams and other champions .she is done !!!!!
Too much spent on social media resulted her focus being shifted
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