Emma Raducanu suffered a surprise defeat in the second round of the Australian Open, losing 4-6 6-4 3-6 to world No. 98 Danka Kovinic
The 19-year-old Brit appeared to struggle with a blister on her hand throughout the match and required treatment on several occasions from the court doctor.With the blister affecting her dominant right hand, Raducanu struggled to hit her forehand with her usual power and consistency and the unseeded Kovinic took full advantage to clinch the opening set.
READ: 12-year-old Russian tennis prodigy has 'incredible potential,' says Patrick MouratoglouDanka Kovinic becomes the first player representing Montenegro to reach the third round of a grand slam.The opening game of the deciding set felt like a pivotal moment in the match, with Raducanu agonizingly missing a cross-court forehand that would have given her a crucial early break.However, the 27-year-old Kovinic showed remarkable poise to eventually hold serve with an inch-perfect smash.
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