EMMA RADUCANU needed to pause for a medical timeout in her Australian Open sport in opposition to Danka Kovinic after affected by blisters.
The rising British star was 3-2 up in opposition to her Montenegrin opponent when she suffered the harm to her proper hand.
Raducanu, 19, was handled on the sidelines and seemed to be in ache upon returning to the court docket.
She had led 3-0 after a speedy begin however sadly misplaced her lead and fell to a 6-4 loss within the opening set.
Followers on-line sympathised with Raducanu following the agonising harm.
One stated: "Blisters on one's hand appear fairly a logical consequence of not with the ability to play for 10-14 days, however this appears very tough & painful for Raducanu.
"Plus Kovinic has settled after a shaky begin & is enjoying some pretty tennis."
One other stated: "Actually really feel for Emma Raducanu. Began so nicely after which a blister on her hand actually hampering her.
"Little doubt on account of her restricted tennis over the previous months."
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Raducanu was finally knocked out of the Australian Open 6-4 4-6 6-3 after two-and-a-half-hours by world No.98 Danka Kovinic.
It was the primary time the Kent star had been defeated over two units at Slam stage – the 2021 Wimbledon exit was on account of an early retirement following respiratory issues skilled on court docket.
The US Open champion will now pack her baggage and regroup and give attention to the Street to Wimbledon.
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