British No. 1 Emma Raducanu Knocked Out in First Round of Dubai Tennis Championships

Dubai. British number one tennis player Emma Raducanu has been eliminated in the first round of the Dubai Tennis Championships. Raducanu's journey ended early after she was defeated by Croatia's Antonia Ružić.

Ružić, ranked 67th in the world rankings, secured her place in the next round by defeating Raducanu in sets of 6-1, 5-7, and 6-2. Ružić had gained entry into the main draw as a 'lucky loser' after several players withdrew from the tournament due to injury and illness.