Emma Raducanu withdraws from Wuhan Open match after appearing to struggle with weather conditions

Emma Raducanu’s return to form was dealt another setback as she retired from her first-round match at the Wuhan Open, struggling visibly in the humid Chinese conditions against American Ann Li.The British No 1 was trailing 6-1, 4-1 when she called time on the contest after a medical timeout, appearing disoriented and drained during the second set.The 22-year-old, who has shown some positive signs of improvement this year, began brightly by breaking Li in the opening game.Yet her early energy quickly faded as the American found her rhythm, reeling off six consecutive games to claim the first set in just 28 minutes. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Li’s aggressive baseline play and crisp ball-striking proved too much for Raducanu, who increasingly struggled with unforced errors and a lack of power on serve.As the second set began, Raducanu’s discomfort became more apparent.She double-faulted four times in her opening service game, bending down between points and gesturing to her bo

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Emma Raducanu withdraws from Wuhan Open match after appearing to struggle with weather conditions

Emma Raducanu’s return to form was dealt another setback as she retired from her first-round match at the Wuhan Open, struggling visibly in the humid Chinese conditions against American Ann Li.

The British No 1 was trailing 6-1, 4-1 when she called time on the contest after a medical timeout, appearing disoriented and drained during the second set.

The 22-year-old, who has shown some positive signs of improvement this year, began brightly by breaking Li in the opening game.

Yet her early energy quickly faded as the American found her rhythm, reeling off six consecutive games to claim the first set in just 28 minutes.

Li’s aggressive baseline play and crisp ball-striking proved too much for Raducanu, who increasingly struggled with unforced errors and a lack of power on serve.

As the second set began, Raducanu’s discomfort became more apparent.

She double-faulted four times in her opening service game, bending down between points and gesturing to her box as if unsure whether she could continue.

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$Emma Raducanu\u2019s return to form was dealt another setback as she retired from her first-round match at the Wuhan Open, struggling visibly in the humid Chinese conditions against American Ann Li$

Although she managed to hold serve, the effort seemed to take its toll.

Li raced into a 4-1 lead before Raducanu requested medical assistance.

Moments later, after a brief consultation with the trainer, she walked to the net and shook hands with her opponent, conceding the match.

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