Emma Raducanu suffers fightback defeat to Elina Svitolina in Auckland

Elina Svitolina fought back from a set down to beat Emma Raducanu 6-7 (5) 7-6 (3) 6-1 on her return from injury in the second round of the ASB Classic in Auckland.

The former British world number one defeated Elena-Gabriela Ruse in the first round – following operations on both her wrists and ankle – and took a first-set lead over the second seed before Svitolina fought back to take victory and advance into the third round.

She will face Marie Bouzkova in the quarter-finals of the tournament as she continues preparations for the upcoming Australian Open.

Not to be for Emma Raducanu as No.2 seed Elina Svitolina takes a three-set battle 6-7, 7-6, 6-1 in Auckland

But plenty of positives for Emma to take on her return this week