Beaten Raducanu almost happy the 'target will be off my back'

The 19-year-old US Open title holder produced an error-strewn display in defeat against veteran Frenchwoman Alize Cornet.

Emma Raducanu was beaten by Alize Cornet (PA)

Emma Raducanu was “really sad” to see her US Open title defence end at the first hurdle but feels she now has a clean slate to move forward in her career.

It was a far cry from the events of 12 months ago as the 19-year-old produced an error-strewn display on a windy night in New York and fell to a 6-3 6-3 defeat against veteran Frenchwoman Alize Cornet.