Raducanu Loses at Miami Open after Needing Medical Treatment
Emma Raducanu, the British tennis player, suffered a tough defeat at the hands of American Jessica Pegula, the world number four, in a three-setter after needing medical treatment on court during the Miami Open quarter-finals. The 22-year-old lost 4-6, 7-6(7-3), 2-6, after playing some of the best tennis of her career.
Raducanu, who has been struggling with a series of injuries and illnesses this season, seemed to be in top form as she took an early lead in the match. She broke Pegula’s serve in the opening game and held on to take the first set 6-4. However, Pegula, who has been on a roll this season, fought back in the second set, breaking Raducanu’s serve twice to take the set 7-6(7-3).
The third set was a different story altogether. Raducanu, who was clearly struggling with an injury, was unable to muster any resistance against Pegula’s powerful serves and aggressive groundstrokes. Pegula broke Raducanu’s serve twice in the set and took it 6-2 to seal the win.
After the match, Raducanu was seen receiving medical treatment on court, with a trainer and medical staff attending to her. It was unclear what the nature of the injury was, but it was clear that Raducanu was in a lot of pain.
Despite the loss, Raducanu’s coach, Andrew Richardson, praised her performance, saying, “Emma played some of the best tennis of her career today. She was up against a very tough opponent in Jessica Pegula, but she gave it her all and never gave up. I’m proud of her for that.”
Pegula, on the other hand, was ecstatic about her win, saying, “I’m feeling really good about my game right now. I’ve been working hard in practice and it’s paying off. I’m excited to be moving on to the next round and I’m looking forward to the challenge that awaits.”
The loss marks a tough setback for Raducanu, who has been struggling to find her form this season. She has struggled with a series of injuries, including a stress fracture in her back, and has also had to deal with the pressure of being a top-ranked player. Despite this, she has shown glimpses of her best form, including a thrilling victory over world number one, Ashleigh Barty, at the Australian Open.
Raducanu is expected to take some time off to rest and recover from her injury, but she will undoubtedly be back on the court soon, looking to bounce back from this defeat and get her season back on track.
As the Miami Open continues, fans will be eagerly watching the action unfold, hoping to see more thrilling matches like this one. With players like Pegula and Raducanu, it’s always a treat to watch them compete.
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