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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Braidwood

Emma Raducanu makes bold claim after US Open defeat

  • Emma Raducanu was defeated 6-1 6-2 by Elena Rybakina in the third round of the US Open.
  • This loss marks Raducanu's eighth consecutive defeat against an opponent ranked in the world's top 10.
  • Raducanu believes top players feel they have a point to prove against her due to her early Grand Slam success.
  • She has previously lost to high-ranked opponents like Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka in other Grand Slam events this season.
  • Raducanu's next goal is to improve her ranking to avoid drawing top players in early rounds and aims to be seeded for the Australian Open.

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