Emma Raducanu narrowly missed out on a title at Queen’s, falling to Donna Vekic in the final.
Raducanu, who stunned the tennis world by winning the US Open in 2021 at just 18, is still searching for her first WTA title since then.
Injuries and frequent coaching changes have disrupted her progress, but she showed impressive form to make it all the way to the Queen’s final.
Despite strong support from the home crowd in London, Raducanu lost 6-0, 7-6(8-6) to Vekic after an hour and 48 minutes on court.
The Brit has chosen to focus on the positives of her impressive run back home, sharing an upbeat message on social media after the match.
Emma Raducanu shares thoughts after Queen’s final loss
Raducanu took to Instagram after the match, posting photos from her week at Queen’s along with a message to supporters. “Thank you Queen’s, all of your support and the atmosphere this week at home meant everything to me.”
She added: “It hurts but it’s just more fuel. Thank you to my team too, all your resilience and efforts to get me here.”
The post drew responses from several players on the WTA Tour. Ons Jabeur and Katie Boulter replied with emojis, while Eva Lys commented: “Yes Emma!”
Raducanu also entered doubles at Queen’s but lost her opening match alongside fellow Briton Boulter.
Emma Raducanu shares reaction after defeat to Donna Vekic in Queen’s final
Raducanu took to Instagram after the match, posting photos from her time at Queen’s and writing: “A special week. Thank you London.
“Thank you Queen’s, all of your support and the atmosphere this week at home meant everything to me.
“It hurts but it’s just more fuel. To my team too, all your resilience and efforts to get me here.”
The post drew plenty of attention from fellow WTA players. Ons Jabeur and Katie Boulter responded with emojis, while Eva Lys simply wrote: “Yes Emma!”
The Briton also featured in the doubles draw alongside Boulter but fell short in their opening match.
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