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Tennis star struggles to keep cool after complaining about crying baby in stadium

Emma Raducanu complains about crying child in crowd in narrow defeat at Cincinnati Open
  • British tennis player Emma Raducanu was knocked out of the Cincinnati Open after a narrow defeat to Belarusian player Aryna Sabalenka.
  • During the final set of the match, Raducanu's concentration was broken by a crying infant in the stands, leading her to vocalise her annoyance to the chair umpire.
  • The umpire responded by asking if Raducanu wanted the child removed, prompting cheers from the crowd.
  • The long and tireless match lasted over three hours, with Sabalenka ultimately clinching the win 7-6(3), 4-6, 7-6(5).
  • Raducanu is next scheduled to play in the 2025 U.S. Open, participating in the main draw of the women's singles.
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