The 2021 U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu lost her chance to defend her title, as France’s Alizé Cornet upset the British star in straight sets 6–3, 6–3 in the first round on Tuesday night.
The World No. 40 has become something of a giant-killer this year, as she also beat World No. 1 Iga Świątek at Wimbledon. That win ended Świątek’s 37-match win streak.