Emma Raducanu loses to Marta Kostyuk in Madrid Open second round

Emma Raducanu's run at the Madrid Open ended in the second round after a three-set loss to Marta Kostyuk, despite having secured her first outdoor clay win since 2022 in the previous round. After a hard-fought match, Raducanu was unable to maintain her momentum in the deciding set and ultimately lost 4-6, 6-2, 2-6. This loss marks another setback following her quarterfinal appearance at the Miami Open, where she had hoped to build on her recent success. The British star continues to adapt to clay surfaces, acknowledging her limited experience on this terrain. Meanwhile, other British players, including Katie Boulter and Sonay Kartal, also suffered early exits in Madrid, highlighting a challenging tournament for Britain’s women. Raducanu is scheduled to compete next at the Rome Open as she seeks to regain form ahead of the clay season's major events.