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Australian Open 2022: US Open champion Emma Raducanu bows out after shock defeat in 2nd round

YB WEB DESK. Dated: 1/21/2022 1:32:11 PM

Melbourne, Jan 20 US Open champion Emma Raducanu suffered a shock exit in the 2nd round of women's singles at Australian Open 2022 on Thursday despite putting on a valiant show with an injured hand. She lost to World No. 98 Danka Kovinic 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 in a match that extended to 2 hours and 38 minutes at the Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne. Emma Raducanu has lost a completed Grand Slam match for the first time in her nascent career as the 19-year-old had won the US Open in 2021 after entering the main draw through the qualifiers.