Emma Raducanu suffers heavy defeat at Australian Open

Emma Raducanu faced a crushing defeat to Iga Swiatek at the Australian Open, losing 6-1, 6-0 in just over an hour, marking one of the heaviest losses of her career. Despite the disappointment, Raducanu earned £145,236 for reaching the third round, having previously secured victories against Ekaterina Alexandrova and Amanda Anisimova. Raducanu acknowledged her performance, stating, 'if I'm not able to hold my service games or dictate, I feel like it seeps into the rest of my game,' and expressed hope to improve her consistency going forward. Swiatek, the second seed, advanced to the fourth round and will face Eva Lys next, leaving the tournament with at least £210,342. Raducanu's introspection highlighted her recent injuries and the progress she made to compete at this level, even as she expressed a desire to work on her game. The match underscored the challenges Raducanu faces as she seeks to regain her top form.