Raducanu Falls to Ruzic in Dubai Tennis Championship
In the first round of the Dubai Tennis Championship, British number one Emma Raducanu faced a surprising defeat against Croatian player Antonia Ruzic, who entered the match as a lucky loser. The match concluded with Ruzic winning 6-1, 5-7, 6-2.
Ruzic, ranked 67th in the world, achieved her first career top 30 win, capitalizing on a last-minute opportunity after Raducanu's initial opponent, Elisabetta Cocciaretto, withdrew due to a thigh problem. Ruzic's victory was marked by a swift first set, which she won in just 30 minutes, having broken Raducanu's serve twice.
Despite Raducanu's efforts to recover in the second set, Ruzic ultimately prevailed in the deciding set, showcasing a remarkable turnaround with little preparation time.
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