Emma Raducanu suffered a defeat on her return to competition after a two-month absence, as she struggled to regain rhythm in her comeback match.
The former US Open champion showed flashes of her trademark shot-making but was unable to sustain consistency throughout the encounter, eventually falling short against a well-prepared opponent.
Despite the loss, Raducanu’s return was closely watched by fans and analysts, with attention focused on her fitness and match sharpness following her time away from the tour. Her performance is expected to improve as she gains more match practice.
The setback comes as she continues to rebuild momentum in her season, with upcoming tournaments offering further opportunities to rediscover form and confidence on the WTA circuit.
