'A big ask' in Paris - will a stronger Raducanu emerge at Wimbledon?
Summary
Emma Raducanu lost in the first round of the French Open after returning from illness and more than two months without playing. She believes playing through tough times will help her improve, despite her recent struggles and lack of match practice.Key Facts
- Raducanu lost 6-0, 7-6 to Argentina’s Solana Sierra in the first round at Roland Garros.
- This was only Raducanu’s second match since recovering from a viral illness that kept her mostly out of the 2026 season.
- Raducanu chose to play the French Open instead of skipping the clay-court season.
- She has rehired coach Andrew Richardson, who worked with her after her 2021 US Open win.
- Raducanu played aggressively but made many errors due to a lack of match fitness and confidence.
- The match took place in hot 30°C weather, which made conditions difficult.
- Sierra had more match experience recently and controlled the match well.
- Raducanu hopes facing challenges now will make her stronger for future tournaments, like Wimbledon.
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