Emma Raducanu suffered a disappointing early exit on the Singapore Open after dropping a three-hour battle to world No 101 Cristina Bucsa.
Bucsa, ranked No 101 on this planet, took benefit of an error-strewn show from the Brit to advance with a 5-7 7-5 7-5 win in a contest which featured 17 breaks of serve.
Raducanu appeared in a cushty place at a arrange after which 5-4 up in units two and three, however misplaced the final three video games in each of these units.
“I do not play [three-hour matches] sufficient nevertheless it was actually good,” mentioned Bucsa, who has been ranked as excessive as world No 56.
“Emma performed so properly from the primary ball till the tip. I am so glad I stored going and stored believing in myself.
“It does not matter if I’ve a day without work, I’ve good endurance and I am actually joyful to have my dad [who did a triathalon] with me.
“Thanks for the help.”
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