Emma Raducanu Suffers Early Exit at Singapore Tennis Open

The former US Open champion's struggles continue with a first-round loss to world No. 101 Cristina Bucșa in a grueling three-hour match.

Emma Raducanu, seeded seventh, lost 5-7, 7-5, 7-5 to Cristina Bucșa in the first round of the Singapore Tennis Open after a three-hour battle.
Raducanu's second serve proved a major weakness, winning only 25% of points, and she committed seven double faults during the match.
The defeat follows Raducanu's third-round exit at the Australian Open and comes after her recent split with longtime coach Nick Cavaday due to his health issues.
Raducanu expressed optimism despite the loss, citing the match as valuable experience and an opportunity to improve her competitive form.
Fans and commentators have criticized her inconsistency and questioned her focus on tennis, but Raducanu remains determined to rebuild her game in 2025.