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Indian Wells Challenge: Raducanu Battles but Sabalenka Emerges Victorious

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March 12, 2024 · 1 min read

Indian Wells Challenge: Raducanu Battles but Sabalenka Emerges Victorious

Other Sports | March 12, 2024

After her win at Indian Wells, Aryna Sabalenka shakes hands with Emma Raducanu. (Image: Mark J Terrill/AP)

Emma Raducanu faced a formidable challenge against multiple grand slam champion Aryna Sabalenka in the Indian Wells tournament. Despite putting up a strong performance, Raducanu succumbed to Sabalenka powerful game losing 6-3, 7-5.

Sabalenka acknowledged Raducanu impressive play but secured victory with her weight of shot and confidence in crucial moments. Raducanu recovering from past surgeries had a positive week but is yet to defeat a top 10 opponent in her career.

In the men’s draw, Cameron Norrie narrowly lost to Gael Monfils who at 37 continues to make an impact in the top 50.