Emma Raducanu goes down swinging in thrilling loss to Aryna Sabalenka

The 22-year-old lost out 7-6 (6) 6-4 after two hours of drama under the roof on Centre Court.
Emma Raducanu was beaten in a close match by Aryna Sabalenka. Pic: Adam Davy/PA

Emma Raducanu was beaten in a close match by Aryna Sabalenka. Pic: Adam Davy/PA

Emma Raducanu reminded the tennis world what a special talent she is before her Wimbledon hopes were ended with a narrow loss to world number one Aryna Sabalenka.

The 22-year-old played some electrifying tennis under the roof on Centre Court but was unable to apply the finishing touches, eventually going down 7-6 (6) 6-4 after exactly two hours.

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