Emma Raducanu exits Wimbledon losing to world No 1 Sabalenka

Emma Raducanu's Wimbledon journey ended in a hard-fought third-round loss to world number one Aryna Sabalenka, with the match concluding 7-6(6), 6-4 in Sabalenka's favor. Raducanu displayed remarkable resilience, saving seven set points in a 74-minute first set and leading 4-1 in the second before Sabalenka mounted a comeback. Despite suffering an injury scare with a fall that raised concerns due to Raducanu's recent injury struggles, she continued to fight fiercely, creating break points even after the incident. Raducanu expressed confidence from the performance, noting that she felt closer to competing at the highest level than before, particularly on grass, which she considers a favorable surface. Sabalenka praised Raducanu's high-level tennis and the electric atmosphere on Centre Court, highlighting the competitiveness of the match. With this defeat, Raducanu will drop to British number three but remains a significant talent with potential to rise again.