"Emma Raducanu lost the final six games in a 6-1, 5-7, 6-2 defeat against Antonia Ruzic in the opening round at the Dubai Tennis Championships. The British No 1, whose original opponent Elisabetta Cocciaretto withdrew at late notice because of fatigue, fought back in the second set to level the match and led 2-0 in the decider before losing all momentum."
"Raducanu never recovered after falling 3-0 behind in the opening set and was broken twice as Ruzic wrapped it up in half an hour. The Brit lost her serve again to trail 5-3 in the second set, but battled back with two breaks of her own, winning four games on the trot to win it 7-5 and level the match."
Emma Raducanu lost in the opening round to Antonia Ruzic 6-1, 5-7, 6-2 at the Dubai Tennis Championships. Raducanu's original opponent Elisabetta Cocciaretto withdrew at late notice because of fatigue, allowing Ruzic into the draw as a lucky loser. Raducanu fell 3-0 down in the first set and was broken twice as Ruzic closed the set in around half an hour. Raducanu trailed 5-3 in the second but produced two breaks to win four consecutive games and take the set 7-5. Raducanu led 2-0 in the decider but Ruzic then won six straight games to take the final set 6-2 and complete the victory in 2 hours 20 minutes.
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