Emma Raducanu loses to Jessica Pegula in Miami Open quarter-finals

Emma Raducanu's promising campaign at the Miami Open ended in the quarter-finals with a defeat to Jessica Pegula, who won 6-4, 6-7(3), 6-2. Raducanu faced health issues during the match, requiring medical attention while leading 5-4 in the second set, but she managed to rally and take the second set to a tiebreak. Despite her spirited performance, she struggled in the final set, converting only one of her six break point opportunities. Pegula praised Raducanu's competitive spirit, acknowledging the challenges she presented throughout the match. This run marked Raducanu's best performance in a tournament since her US Open victory in 2021, highlighting her resilience amid a tumultuous season. Pegula will advance to face Alexandra Eala in the semi-finals, who upset world number two Iga Swiatek.