Summary
Emma Raducanu, a British tennis player, lost in the second round of the Australian Open to Austria's Anastasia Potapova. This defeat marks another early exit for Raducanu at a Grand Slam since her 2021 US Open victory. Raducanu discussed her desire to play differently and indicated some misalignment with her current performance.
Key Facts
- Emma Raducanu was defeated by Anastasia Potapova in the second round of the Australian Open.
- Raducanu was seeded 28th, while Potapova was ranked 55th.
- Since winning the US Open in 2021, Raducanu has only gone past the third round of a Grand Slam once.
- Raducanu planned off-season training with coach Francisco Roig but was unable to do so due to a foot injury.
- She attempted to improve her forehand technique but struggled against Potapova, making numerous errors.
- Raducanu expressed a desire to change her playing style and align better with how she envisions her game.
- There were no immediate plans for a coaching change despite speculation, as Raducanu confirmed her continued collaboration with Roig.
