Kicking off her Asian swing at the Korea Open, Emma Raducanu has emotions running high. The British No.1 skipped Billie Jean King Cup duty with Great Britain this year, choosing instead to refocus on the main tour. Her opening match tested her patience. A rain delay forced rescheduling, and when play eventually began, Emma struggled to keep a handle on all the emotions swirling around her.

On Wednesday, when play finally resumed in Seoul, Raducanu’s clash with Jaqueline Cristian turned dramatic fast. The intensity was there from the first ball! Both players were locked in a tight battle, trading blows and refusing to blink. But at 3-3, while serving, Emma suddenly broke down in tears. The 2021 US Open champion looked overwhelmed, her emotions spilling over under the spotlight.

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