NEW YORK (AP) — Emma Raducanu’s best U.S. Open since her surprising 2021 title ended in the third round with a 6-1, 6-2 loss to 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina in just 62 minutes Friday.

Raducanu, who said she will continue to work with new coach Francisco Roig through the end of this season, has lost to past Grand Slam champions at every major in 2025: Iga Swiatek at the Australian Open and French Open, then Aryna Sabalenka at Wimbledon before this exit.

“When the very top play against me, they have a point to prove that they’re at the top, and they’re there for a reason. I think every time I’ve played one, they’ve kind of shown that. So I think at the same time, while I’m improving, doing better, gaining maybe some more respect around, the top have definitely raised their game,”

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