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Shock Exits: Fernandez and Raducanu Fall in Dubai First Round

2/17/2026

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Leylah Fernandez was eliminated in the first round of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships after losing to Janice Tjen 7-6, 6-4.
Emma Raducanu was eliminated in the first round after losing to Antonia Ruzic 1-6, 7-5, 2-6, despite a strong second-set comeback attempt.
Paula Badosa defeated Katerina Siniakova 6-3, 7-5.
Belinda Bencic defeated Jessica Bouzas Maneiro after dropping the first set, 2-6, 6-1, 6-2.

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Leylah Fernandez was eliminated in the first round of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships after losing to Janice Tjen 7-6, 6-4.
Emma Raducanu was eliminated in the first round after losing to Antonia Ruzic 1-6, 7-5, 2-6, despite a strong second-set comeback attempt.
Paula Badosa defeated Katerina Siniakova 6-3, 7-5.
Belinda Bencic defeated Jessica Bouzas Maneiro after dropping the first set, 2-6, 6-1, 6-2.