Emma Raducanu lost to Marta Kostyuk in the second round of the Madrid Open in a closely fought three-set match (6-4, 2-6, 6-2). Despite winning more points overall, Raducanu was unable to overcome Kostyuk's strong performance.
Raducanu's struggles included double faults at crucial moments, costing her momentum shifts in the match. Kostyuk received treatment on her right wrist between sets.
This match marks a contrast to their previous encounter three years ago, where Raducanu secured a comfortable victory.
While Raducanu reached the quarter-finals of the Miami Open, her Madrid Open run fell short of replicating that success. The defeat prevents a repeat of her strong performance at the Miami Open.