The 19-year-old U.S. Open champion was handed the Centre Court stage for the second time in three days but was overpowered by the experienced Garcia, going down 6-3 6-3. "Yes, I have had attention.
But I'm a Slam champion, so no one's going to take that away from me. Yeah, if anything the pressure is on those who haven't done that," she told reporters. "There's no pressure.
Why is there any pressure? I'm still 19. Like, it's a joke. I literally won a Slam." Raducanu, the 10th seed, was not at her best although former top-10 player Garcia was inspired throughout the contest and allowed her few opportunities on a blustery day.
In the end, Raducanu's lack of preparation for the tournament, a consequence of a side injury that prevented her completing a match in the grasscourt swing, was exposed. "I didn't feel anything out there.