Hampered Raducanu suffers defeat by Kovinic
MELBOURNE: US Open champion Emma Raducanu was bundled out of the Australian Open in the second round as she was beaten 6-4 4-6 6-3 by Montenegro's Danka Kovinic on Thursday (Jan 20).
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Emma Raducanu knocked out of Australian Open by unseeded Danka Kovinic
By Matias Grez, CNN
Emma Raducanu fails to overcome hand injury as Danka Kovinic wins gruelling Australian Open match
Emma Raducanu failed to overcome a painful hand injury as Danka Kovinic condemned the US Open champion to a second round exit. Having won her Australian Open debut against Sloane Stephens on Tuesday, Raducanu was troubled throughout her match with the Montenegrin, taking several breaks to attend to strapping on her right hand.
Australian Open 2022: Resilient Emma Raducanu defeated by Danka Kovinic
Britain's Emma Raducanu was hampered by a blister on her racquet hand as she was knocked out of the Australian Open in the second round by Danka Kovinic.
Emma Raducanu: Reaching third round at Australian Open would be success for British star, says Johanna Konta
Emma Raducanu can view the 2022 Australian Open as a success if she reaches the third round, according to former British No. 1 Johanna Konta. The Brit has enjoyed a meteoric rise after her stunning run to the US Open title in September, which saw her come through qualifying and reel off 10 straight matches without dropping a set.
Australian Open: Emma Raducanu, Andy Murray, Dan Evans & Heather Watson play in Melbourne
Emma Raducanu will look to continue her enjoyment at the Grand Slams when she faces Montenegro's Danka Kovinic for an Australian Open third-round spot.
When does Emma Raducanu play next match? How to watch Australian Open 2022 live on TV and stream
Emma Raducanu returned to some of her sensational best tennis by thrashing Sloane Stephens in the opening round of the Australian Open and faces Danka Kovinic next. The US Open champion beat the former Flushing Meadows winner 6-0, 2-6, 6-1 after a difficult build-up to the first Grand Slam of the year which included a bout of coronavirus and a thrashing at the Sydney Classic by Elena Rybakina.
Australian Open: Emma Raducanu beats Sloane Stephens on Melbourne debut
Britain's Emma Raducanu showed quality and resilience to beat American Sloane Stephens in three sets for a spot in the Australian Open second round.