Emma Raducanu goes down to Moyuka Uchijima on return to action

Emma Raducanu lost 6-3 6-2 to Japan’s Moyuka Uchijima on her return to action in the first round of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells.

Raducanu was playing for the first time since dealing with a stalker at the Dubai Open last month.

The former US Open champion, 22, is receiving extra security in California after the man was able to approach her twice while she was alone.

Defeat for Emma Raducanu in round one at Indian Wells, 3-6, 2-6 to Moyuka Uchijima#BackTheBrits