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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Press Association Sport Staff

Emma Raducanu suffers heavy loss against US opponent at Indian Wells

  • British number one Emma Raducanu suffered a comprehensive 6-1 6-1 defeat to American Amanda Anisimova in just 52 minutes at Indian Wells on Sunday.
  • Raducanu, seeded 25, appeared to struggle with fitness, repeatedly failing to chase down drop shots and hitting only two winners compared to Anisimova's 21.
  • Anisimova expressed satisfaction with her performance, stating she aimed to be fearless and enjoy the match.
  • Elsewhere in the women's draw, top seed Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the last 16, as did Naomi Osaka, while fourth seed Coco Gauff retired due to injury.
  • In the men's competition, second seed Jannik Sinner secured a swift victory, and fourth seed Alexander Zverev won a tougher three-set match.

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Emma Raducanu crashes out of Indian Wells with heavy defeat to Amanda Anisimova

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