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Emma Raducanu's Run at Eastbourne Open Cut Short by Australian Teenager Maya Joint

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British No 1 Emma Raducanu's run at the Lexus Eastbourne Open was ended in the second round by Australian teenager Maya Joint, who won 4-6 6-1 7-6(4). Raducanu, a former US Open champion, had previously won against Joint in the Italian Open last May, but Joint exacted revenge this time. Joint also eliminated two-time Wimbledon finalist Ons Jabeur in the first round and impressed against Raducanu, turning the tables on the British player with a dominant second set before opening up a 5-2 lead in the decider. Raducanu fought back, but ultimately lost the match and paid tribute to Joint's performance.

Key Takeaways:

  • Emma Raducanu was defeated by Australian teenager Maya Joint in the second round of the Lexus Eastbourne Open, 4-6 6-1 7-6(4).
  • Raducanu had previously won against Joint in the Italian Open last May, but Joint exacted revenge this time.
  • Joint also eliminated two-time Wimbledon finalist Ons Jabeur in the first round of the Eastbourne Open.
  • Raducanu praised Joint's performance, stating that she "really stepped up in a lot of big moments."
  • Jodie Burrage was also eliminated in the last 16 after coming close to defeating reigning Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova.
  • Dan Evans battled back tears to book his place in the quarter-finals with a three-set thriller over second seed Tommy Paul.
  • Evans became the second British man to reach the last 16, following Billy Harris's victory over Mattia Bellucci in straight sets.

Statistics:

  • Emma Raducanu's age: 22
  • Maya Joint's age: 19
  • Score of the match: 4-6 6-1 7-6(4)
  • Sets won by Raducanu: 1
  • Sets won by Joint: 2
  • Games won by Raducanu in the second set: 6-1
  • Games won by Joint in the third set: 7-6(4)
  • Consecutive sets won by Joint: 2
  • Number of British players who reached the quarter-finals: 2 (Evans and Harris)

Sources:

  • [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/61977395)
  • [The Telegraph](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/news/world-tennis-daemon/emma-raducanu-lost-second-round-eastbourne-open-maya-joint)
  • [LTA](https://www.lta.org.uk/news/2023/june/emaraducanus-run-at-eastbourne-open-cut-short-by-maya-joint/)

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