Emma Raducanu Upset by Teen Sensation Maya Joint at Eastbourne Open

British tennis star Emma Raducanu suffered a major blow to her Wimbledon preparations after a stunning second-round loss to 19-year-old Australian Maya Joint at the Eastbourne Open. Despite taking the first set, Raducanu fell 4-6, 6-1, 7-6 (7/4) in a match filled with momentum swings and missed opportunities.

Raducanu, ranked world number 38, had hoped for a confidence-boosting run after a year plagued by back injuries and inconsistent form. She missed the Berlin Open last week and admitted to dealing with “some really bad news” following her emotional first-round win over Ann Li.

“I feel quite tired… I need to do my best to get my head in the game ahead of next week,” Raducanu said post-match.

Maya Joint’s Breakout Week Continues

Joint, ranked world number 51, followed up her first-round upset of Ons Jabeur with another high-profile scalp. The teenager showed composure beyond her years, converting 7 of 10 break points and sealing the win with a powerful ace.

“There were a lot of ups and downs… I’m really glad I could tough it out in the end,” said Joint, who now faces Anna Blinkova in the quarter-finals.

Other Highlights from Eastbourne

• Barbora Krejcikova saved three match points to edge past Jodie Burrage in a thrilling 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (7/3) win.
• Jelena Ostapenko withdrew due to a foot injury mid-match against Alexandra Eala.
• In the men’s draw, Dan Evans upset second seed Tommy Paul, while Taylor Fritz’s match against Joao Fonseca was suspended due to poor light