Raducanu Annihilated as Swiatek Knocks Her Out of French Open

Emma Raducanu has been knocked out in the second round of the French Open following a crushing defeat at the hands of Iga Swiatek.

The world number 41 failed to win a set as she was annihilated 6-1, 6-2. Speaking to reporters after the match, Raducanu said:

“It was a really difficult match. Iga played really well and, yeah, it was tough. I think in the beginning of the match it was pretty tight, and then as it went on, I think she grew in confidence. I just felt a bit exposed, so yeah, it was a difficult one.”

“It was the first time playing a match on that court,” she added. “It’s also different when it’s filled and it’s got everything around. You do feel like it is a big court and it’s different, and it’s new for me. It’s a surrounding that she’s obviously very comfortable with—she’s played in it a lot of times—so I think that did emphasise me feeling a bit uncomfortable. But it’s good experience for if I ever play on that court again.”

Raducanu has now lost all five of her meetings with Swiatek without winning a single set.