Miami Open: Emma Raducanu wishes McCartney Kessler a 'speedy recovery' after injury
Emma Raducanu had nothing but kind words for her opponent McCartney Kessler after the American tennis star was forced to retire from the Miami Open. Kessler stepped back from the game after she sustained an injury in the second set.
Kessler’s decision meant that Emma made it through to the tournament’s round of 16. The British tennis player will compete against world No. 6 Amanda Anisimova on Monday, March 24.
Emma Raducanu on McCartney Kessler
Emma Raducanu was dominant from the start of the match. She won the first set 6-1 against her American counterpart. Kessler seemed to face difficulties while playing. She later walked to the referee and retired, citing a back issue.
Speaking after the match, Emma wished Kessler a speedy recovery, the Express reported. She praised her opponent’s form as well.
«It's never the way any athlete wants to win the match,» the British tennis star said. «I wish McCartney a speedy recovery. She's in such good form right now and playing so well, playing so aggressively.”
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Talking about her journey at the Miami Open, Raducanu said it is difficult. Both she and Kessler had long-lasting matches.
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The British tennis star has been in a slump recently. She progressed to the third round of the Australian Open before losing to Iga Swiatek. Prior to her appearance in the Miami Open, Raducanu had suffered losses in five of her six games since the Australian Open.
Emma started the Miami Open on a positive note. The World No. 60 defeated Japanese player Sayaka Ishii in straight sets. Her victory against Emma Navarro in the second round was the third time she won against an