Emma Raducanu's Australian Open campaign ended in the second round with a straight-sets loss to Anastasia Potapova. The British No. 1 fell 7-6(3), 6-2 in Melbourne, her pre-season foot injury clearly impacting her readiness.

Raducanu arrived short of matches and preparation, and it showed. After leading 5-3 in the first set, she faded, plagued by 28 unforced errors and a lack of intensity. Windy conditions only worsened her struggles, culminating in a defeat that left her visibly frustrated.

Her exit means Cameron Norrie is now the sole British singles player remaining. The loss halts Raducanu's progress and underscores her need for consistent match play and court time after a disrupted preparation period.

Meanwhile, top seed Aryna Sabalenka overcame a shaky start to defeat Bai Zhuoxuan, while Coco Gauff and Canadian teen Victoria Mboko also advanced smoothly to the third round.