Emma Raducanu's hopes at the Canadian Open were dashed as she fell to a straight-sets defeat against American Amanda Anisimova in a match that highlighted her ongoing struggles on the WTA Tour.
The 21-year-old British star, who stunned the tennis world with her US Open triumph in 2021, was unable to find her rhythm against Anisimova, losing 6-3, 6-4 in a contest lasting just over 90 minutes.
Raducanu's Inconsistent Form Continues
Raducanu showed flashes of brilliance but ultimately couldn't maintain consistency against her aggressive opponent. The match saw several momentum swings, with Anisimova's powerful groundstrokes proving decisive in key moments.
'It's disappointing,' Raducanu admitted after the match. 'I had my chances but couldn't capitalize when it mattered most. Amanda played the big points better today.'
Anisimova's Resurgence
For Anisimova, this victory marks another step in her comeback after taking time away from the sport last year. The 22-year-old American has now won eight of her last ten matches, showing the form that once made her a top-20 player.
The result leaves Raducanu with more questions than answers as she prepares for the US Open later this month, where she'll attempt to recapture the magic of her 2021 triumph.
