Coco Gauff honestly……………. British star beaten again I struggle with everything Emma raducanu exit Qatar open after straight set defeat
Emma Raducanu was beaten in straight sets by Ukrainian Anhelina Kalinina;
the Brit lost an opening-round match for the first time in 2024 following her comeback from injury”I think I was struggling with everything, serve, return, forehand, backhand,” Raducanu told Sky Sports.Emma Raducanu paid the price for a slow start as she suffered a disappointing 6-0 7-6 defeat to Anhelina Kalinina in the first round of the Qatar Open.
The Brit was completely out of sorts in a first set that lasted just 22 minutes, but drastically improved her level in a far more competitive second.To be honest I felt like I never really got into it. I think it was a combination of things. It’s like my first day match I think I’ve played in a year, so that’s different.
“Honestly, I think I need to practice training outside a bit more because it’s very different and also the light, conditions, shadows – it’s really hard to kind of see the ball, I found towards the end.
