Losing in the first round of a grand slam tournament as the defending champion is a harsh, torrid experience but Emma Raducanu leaves New York with no shame
said, smiling, as the subject of her press conference shifted to her next plans and goals after she had been usurped in the first round at the US Open as the defending champion. Just over an hour after her defeat by Alizé Cornet, Raducanu had arrived wearing a cap angled low, covering her face, still processing all that had unfolded that evening.
It will be interesting to see if she takes them, or if the Briton truly embraces a fresh start and tries to build her ranking. Navigating a few qualifying rounds is not an attractive scenario after clinching one of the ultimate achievements in the sport, but for such an inexperienced player it would give her a greater chance of piecing together wins, playing more matches and gaining momentum.
that she has experienced over the past year. But she should be motivated by the opportunity to take a more conventional path to the top, building each week and establishing a career that can last.Photograph: PA Wire/PA
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