Emma Raducanu has recently faced several crushing defeats against top-ranked players, including a notable loss to Iga Swiatek at the French Open where she lost 6-1, 6-2. This pattern has highlighted her difficulties in competing against elite opponents, even as she boasts a solid 14-3 record against lower-ranked players. Raducanu herself acknowledges the significant difference in competition level between top players and those outside the top 10. Her upcoming match against world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka poses another challenging test, given Sabalenka's impressive growth in the sport.
Raducanu has performed admirably against lower-ranked players, holding a 14-3 record, but consistently struggles against elite opponents, showing a 1-9 record against top-five players.
There is a big difference as you go up into the top five and then playing, like, slam champions. It is a completely different ball game.
Raducanu's heavy defeats to top players, including her latest loss to Swiatek and previous matches against Gauff and Zheng, highlight the gap between her and the elite.
Sabalenka's evolution from an inconsistent shot maker to a powerful and controlled player has made her a formidable opponent in women’s tennis.
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