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Emma Raducanu Falls to Lower-Ranked Potapova at Grand Slam

1/21/2026

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Emma Raducanu, a British tennis player, lost to Anastasia Potapova at a Grand Slam, the first loss to a lower-ranked opponent since the 2022 US Open.
Raducanu had rebounded into the world’s top 30 last year.
Against Potapova, she showed issues with trust in her shots and lack of engagement during the match.
A foot injury hindered her off-season training.
She wants to play more like she did when younger.

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Story summary

Emma Raducanu, a British tennis player, lost to Anastasia Potapova at a Grand Slam, the first loss to a lower-ranked opponent since the 2022 US Open.
Raducanu had rebounded into the world’s top 30 last year.
Against Potapova, she showed issues with trust in her shots and lack of engagement during the match.
A foot injury hindered her off-season training.
She wants to play more like she did when younger.