STUTTGART, Germany (AP) — Emma Raducanu’s winning run came to an end in a 7-6 (2), 6-3 loss to top-ranked Iga Swiatek in the quarterfinals of the Porsche Grand Prix on Friday.
Raducanu, ranked 303rd, had produced some of her best form since winning the 2021 U.S. Open as she won two Billie Jean King Cup matches last week and followed up with two wins to reach the Stuttgart quarterfinals.
That form wasn’t quite enough to beat the top-ranked Swiatek, who is on course to win the Stuttgart tournament for the third year running in a key part of her clay-court preparation for next month’s French Open.
“It was a pretty intense match, so I’m happy that I was able to keep the intensity even though we played tough games for two hours,” Swiatek said. Asked if she thought Raducanu was on the path back to challenging for titles, Swiatek said: “I hope she’ll be able to do it, because for sure, she has a game for that, but it’s not easy.”
Bitcoin halving: Everything you need to know
After Berlin, Zelensky signs French security pact amid Navalny shock
United Airlines flight is forced to DIVERT after a dog POOPED in first class aisle
Thai leaders ready to increase humanitarian aid in Myanmar — Radio Free Asia
Blackpool rocks! Inside the coastal town brimming with old
How to invest to beat tax raids
Italy earns 5th Champions League spot for next season because of overall success in Europe
3 jailed for Hong Kong's priciest art heist, after selling billion
Rita Ora flashes some cleavage in a scoop
Your state pension might NOT increase by the full 8.5% this month