Overview
- Emma Raducanu lost 6-1, 5-7, 6-2 to Antonia Ruzic in the Dubai first round after leading 2-0 in the decider before dropping the final six games.
- Ruzic entered as a late lucky loser when Elisabetta Cocciaretto withdrew hours before the match with a left thigh injury.
- The British No 1 called the doctor after a 30-minute first set, received on-court treatment and was seen taking medication before continuing.
- The defeat marks Raducanu’s third consecutive loss following a Doha retirement and a heavy defeat in the Transylvania Open final, extending concerns over her short-term fitness.
- Dubai’s draw has been heavily reshaped by withdrawals, including Karolina Muchova after her Doha win, and Raducanu’s next planned event is Indian Wells.