Raducanu went down 7-6, 6-4 to world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka but matched her illustrious opponent in an epic late-night encounter

As Carlos Alcaraz takes on Cameron Norrie in the men’s singles quarter final at Wimbledon today, eagle eyed fans will be looking out for fellow tennis star Emma Raducanu in the stands after the pair w

British Billie Jean King Cup captain believes Emma Raducanu will be “devastated” with her loss to Aryna Sabalenka at Wimbledon, despite pushing the world No. 1 in two close sets. Raducanu produced an impressive performance to lead by a break in both sets but ultimately came up short, losing 7-6 (6) 6-4.

Emma Raducanu has rarely looked so devastated as when she entered the interview room after her 7-6, 6-4 defeat at the hands of world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka. The only small consolation, she said, had been a post-match Kit-Kat in the changing rooms.

Emma Raducanu produced a statement performance to brush aside Marketa Vondrousova and set up a showdown with world number one Aryna Sabalenka. This was supposed to be a stern test for the British number one, against a player in Vondrousova who won the Wimbledon title only two years ago.