Overview
- Emma Raducanu lost 7-6(3), 6-2 to Anastasia Potapova in the Australian Open second round, ending her Melbourne campaign.
- After the defeat she said she will take a few days at home to review footage and recalibrate her tactics before playing again.
- Raducanu outlined a desire to hit harder to the corners and return to a more direct style she used when younger.
- Her preseason was disrupted by a foot bone bruise, which commentators noted affected her readiness for the tournament.
- Andy Roddick urged her to increase match play and fully commit to fitness, while Greg Rusedski defended coach Francisco Roig and called for continuity as she rebuilds.