Emma Raducanu claims reaching fourth round at 2024 Wimbledon “pretty big deal” after losing to qualifier Lulu Sun

Emma Raducanu got knocked out of the 2024 Wimbledon after losing to qualifier Lulu Sun in three sets in the fourth round. Despite the defeat, Raducanu hailed her campaign at this year’s Championships as a “pretty big deal.”

The Briton said she was proud of her performances, having defeated two top 10 players in two weeks and reaching the fourth round at the Grand Slam. She recalled how she struggled to win after her return to the tour following rehabilitation.

The 21-year-old admitted that she was disappointed to exit her home Slam and said that her performances have strengthened her desire to get back to the top of the game.

I beat two top 10 players within 2 weeks, which is a pretty big deal for me… I think I have to take confidence from that. 6 months ago when I was starting out after surgery, I would’ve signed for 4th round at Wimbledon. Of course, I’m disappointed. Of course, I want more. Everything happens for a reason. It just fuels the fire and makes me more hungry.

Emma Raducanu said at a press conference

Jessica Pegula and Maria Sakkari are the two Top 10 players Raducanu defeated on grass this season. While she beat the former in the second round in Eastbourne, Raducanu went past the latter in the third round at SW19.

Emma Raducanu attributes her defeat to back injury

While Emma Raducanu expressed pride at her performances on grass this season, she also stated her disappointment about losing the chance to go the distance at Wimbledon. She said that the stiffness in her back meant she could not play to her full potential in her fourth-round match.

Raducanu also credited Sun for her outstanding performance while attributing her defeat to the injury.

I've been managing a stiff back since yesterday. I was feeling it during the match. I think especially on serve, it was affecting me a bit. It was a difficult match. I think Lulu played really good tennis. I gave my best, I fought really hard. Her tennis was better and she deserved the win.

Emma Raducanu said

Raducanu did her best to make a comeback after losing the first set. She fought hard and took the match to the third set, but could not stop the World No. 123 from registering a 6-2, 5-7, 6-2 win.

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