Overview

• Emma Raducanu was defeated 6-4, 2-6, 6-2 by Marta Kostyuk in the second round of the Madrid Open, marking the end of her tournament run.
• Raducanu’s performance highlighted her ongoing adaptation to clay, as she noted discomfort with movement and balance on the surface.
• Kostyuk, the 24th seed, displayed superior clay-court proficiency, leveraging her movement and tactical play to secure the win in windy, high-altitude conditions.
• The match featured momentum swings, with Raducanu rallying to win the second set after a four-game streak, but faltering in the decider.
• Kostyuk will face Maria Sakkari in the third round, while Raducanu turns her focus to preparing for the upcoming Italian Open.