Emma Raducanu faced a tough defeat in the third round of the Indian Wells Masters 1000 on Sunday, despite a hard-fought battle. The British tennis star struggled in the final game, committing multiple forehand errors that ultimately handed the victory to Petra Martic (6-7 [3], 6-4, 7-5). Raducanu had initially gained an advantage in the third set and was serving for the match before Martic staged a comeback. This loss marks another step in the young prodigy’s journey as she continues to adapt to the pressures of being a Grand Slam champion following her stunning US Open win last year.
Auger-Aliassime’s Early Exit
On the men’s side, Felix Auger-Aliassime’s campaign at Indian Wells came to an abrupt end in the second round. The world No. 9, who had an impressive start to the season with a quarter-final appearance at the Australian Open, a title in Rotterdam, and a runner-up finish in Marseille, was defeated in a grueling three-set match (7-6 [4], 6-7 [4], 6-3) by Botic van de Zandschulp. The Dutchman, ranked 47th and a quarter-finalist at the recent US Open, proved to be a formidable opponent.
Andrey rublev showcased his resilience with a straight-sets victory over Dominik Koepfer (7-5, 6-4).Meanwhile, andy Murray’s quest for his 701st career win was delayed after a loss to Alexander Bublik (7-6 [9], 6-3). In other notable results, Hubert Hurkacz, the 11th seed, secured his place in the third round, continuing his strong form in the tournament.
