Emma Raducanu Loses to Elina Svitolina in Auckland Classic

Emma Raducanu lost a three-set match to Elina Svitolina at the Auckland Classic, a significant defeat in her return from injury, while the defending champion, Coco Gauff, continued her dominant performance in the tournament. Raducanu came close to victory but ultimately suffered a collapse, missing out in a second-set tiebreak and fading in the deciding set. After winning her first match since April, Raducanu faced Svitolina in the last 16 of the Auckland Classic, ultimately losing in the third set despite starting in fine form. Her victory in the first match marked her return from an eight-month hiatus due to surgeries on both her wrists and one ankle.