Emma Raducanu Madrid Open 2024

Emma Raducanu Suffers Shock Defeat in Madrid Open

Qualifier Maria Lourdes Carle Stuns British No. 1

Key Points

• Emma Raducanu lost to Maria Lourdes Carle 6-2, 6-2 in the first round of the Madrid Open.
• Carle, ranked 149th in the world, is a qualifier for the tournament.
• Raducanu was the favorite going into the match.
• This is a disappointing result for Raducanu, who has been in good form this year.

Emma Raducanu suffered a surprise defeat to qualifier Maria Lourdes Carle in the first round of the Madrid Open on Wednesday. Carle, ranked 149th in the world, won the match 6-2, 6-2.

Raducanu was the favorite going into the match, but she was unable to find her best form. Carle played aggressively and took advantage of Raducanu's mistakes.

This is a disappointing result for Raducanu, who was hoping to make a good run in Madrid. She has been in good form this year, winning the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.

Raducanu will now turn her attention to the French Open, which begins on May 28th.