Emma Raducanu loses to Moyuka Uchijima at BNP Paribas Open after stalking incident

Emma Raducanu faced a challenging return to competitive tennis, losing 6-3, 6-2 to Japan's Moyuka Uchijima in the first round of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells. This match marked her first appearance since a stalker incident at the Dubai Championships, where she had received unwanted attention from a man exhibiting fixated behavior. Despite a positive start, Raducanu struggled with the windy conditions and was unable to maintain her rhythm, ultimately leading to her defeat. Uchijima adapted better to the weather, applying pressure on Raducanu's serve and capitalizing on her errors. Following this loss, Raducanu's ranking has dropped, and she has won only one of her last seven matches. She is expected to compete next at the Miami Open, as she seeks to regain her form and confidence.