Emma Raducanu defeats Maria Sakkari to end losing streak

Emma Raducanu ended her four-match losing streak with a straight-sets victory against Maria Sakkari at the Dubai Duty Free Championships, winning 6-4, 6-2. This win marks Raducanu's first success since her defeat of Amanda Anisimova at the Australian Open, showcasing a significant improvement in her performance, including 16 winners against 12 unforced errors. Throughout the match, Raducanu displayed resilience, breaking back immediately after losing her serve on two occasions. She now holds a 3-0 head-to-head record against Sakkari, having won all encounters without dropping a set. Raducanu's next challenge will be against 14th seed Karolina Muchova in the second round. This victory is seen as a much-needed boost for Raducanu as she seeks to regain her form in the competitive WTA circuit.