'A big ask' in Paris - will a stronger Raducanu emerge at Wimbledon?
Emma Raducanu faced a disappointing first-round defeat at the French Open, losing to Solana Sierra. This match marked only the third time in her career that she lost in the first round of a Grand Slam. Despite the loss, Raducanu remains optimistic about her decision to compete and believes it will help her improve for future tournaments.
- ▪Raducanu lost to Solana Sierra with a score of 6-0, 7-6 (7-4).
- ▪This was only her second match back after more than two months away due to a viral illness.
- ▪Raducanu has rehired her former coach Andrew Richardson to help her prepare for the grass season.
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