Emma Raducanu faced Aryna Sabalenka on Centre Court after impressively defeating Marketa Vondrousova. Despite the loss, Raducanu showcased her ability to compete at the highest level and proved she is ready to challenge the top players. She expressed pride in her performance, despite the disappointment of not winning. Sabalenka praised Raducanu's improvements, stating she expects her to soon return to the top 10. The match captivated fans, highlighting Raducanu's potential for future success in tennis.
"It's hard to take a loss like that. At the same time, I'm playing Aryna, who is a great champion. I have to be proud of my effort today."
"It does give me confidence because I think the problem before was that I felt like I was gulfs away from the very top."
"She's fighting. She's playing much better. She's more consistent. I can see that mentally she's healthy. I think that's really important."
"Speaking in her on-court interview, Sabalenka said she expects Raducanu to return to the top 10 'soon'."
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