EMMA RADUCANU SUFFERS SHOCK DEFEAT AHEAD OF AUSTRALIAN OPEN

• Emma Raducanu was defeated in the quarter-finals of the Hobart International by lowly ranked Australian Taylah Preston.
• Preston, world number 204, secured a 6-2 6-4 victory over Raducanu, marking a significant upset.
• The loss means Raducanu will head to the Australian Open with only one win since September.
• The match was affected by a rain delay, and Raducanu's performance included numerous errors and double faults.
• Raducanu struggled with her serve, losing three consecutive service games to close out the match against Preston.

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2026-01-15T08:17:13Z