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Emma Raducanu forced to retire in first round at Qatar Open after medical timeout

Emma Raducanu speaks out after Australian Open exit
  • Emma Raducanu retired during her first-round match at the Qatar Open against qualifier Camila Osorio.
  • The British number one had won the first set 6-2 but lost the second set 6-4.
  • Raducanu called for a medical time out in the deciding third set, during which her blood pressure was checked.
  • Despite attempting to continue, she retired after losing the second game of the third set.
  • This retirement follows her recent loss in the Transylvania Open final and her split from coach Francisco Roig after the Australian Open.
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