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Lulu Sun vs Emma Raducanu - Wimbledon 2024 RECAP: Former US Open champion Emma is OUT of Wimbledon after losing gruelling battle just days after she pulled out of mixed doubles with Andy Murray
By Cameron Roy and Olivia Christie
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She's done it! Raducanu takes the second set
Just wow!
Raducanu has clinched the second set in a remarkable come back.
She played terrific tennis in that game - just forcing the New Zealander to play every ball.
It is probably fair to say Sun dominated the first set and much of the second but it's Raducanu who has won the points when it really matters.
Another tight hold for the Brit: Raducanu* 2-6 4-3 Sun
Raducanu has clung onto yet another tense service game as she roars to the crowd on her way back to the chair.
The 21-year-old faced break points again in that game but she was rewarded for playing bold in the big moments.
Raducanu fired one inside out forehand into the corner of the court on break point getting her out of a spot of bother.
She needs to dig deep now and find a way into Sun's serve for the first time in this match if she wants a place in the quarter finals.
Raducanu 2-6 3-3 *Sun
The New Zealander holds to love levelling the score 3-3 in the second.
Their is a clear difference between the two players' service games at the moment with Sun able to roll through hers with relative ease.
Raducanu on the other hand is being forced to dig deep with the games often going the distance.
Raducanu 2-6 2-2 *Sun
We are starting to see a spark from the Brit now who just missed out on breaking Sun's serve.
Raducanu had a couple of break points in that game but Sun hung in on the rallies, just making the Brit play another ball each time.
It is the closeest, Raducanu, has come however to taking her opponent's serve.
Raducanu holds tight service game: Raducanu* 2-6 2-1 Sun
Sun fires a backhand return long giving Raducanu a precious hold in the second set.
The 21-year-old pumped her fist as she returned to her chair for the change of ends.
Raducanu was certainly under pressure in that game but she held on, denying the New Zealander a chance to get ahead in the second set.
Raducanu loses the first set 6-2
Raducanu has gone a set down in her fourth round match against Lulu Sun.
It is a disappointing start for the 21-year-old who struggled to make a mark on her opponent and was broken twice.
Raducanu must now find a strong start to the second set if she hopes to stay in the tournament.
Raducanu holds! Raducanu* 2-3 Sun
Raducanu has held her service game for the first time in the match so far.
The British ace is now looking more comfortable on court and is looking to build on the positive momentum from the past couple of games.
It is important to remember that this is a big moment for Raducanu with it being her first time in the fourth round of a slam in more than two years.
Raducanu 0-2 *Sun
The second game is more even but also goes Sun's way after she showcases several great shots.
The left-handed nature of Sun's shots seems to be causing Raducanu trouble as she struggles to return them.
The game went all the way to deuce but the New Zealander managed to pull through with some impressive play.
Raducanu* 0-1 Sun
The first game starts off terribly for Raducanu as she quickly gives up three break points to the New Zealander.
She manages to pull a point back to 15-40, before going up to 30-40.
But the longest rally of the match ends with Sun winning the first game in an unexpected break game.
Deep breaths for Raducanu fans.
Who is Raducanu’s opponent Lulu Sun?
Lulu Sun is on the ride of her life, shining on what is her main draw debut at Wimbledon.
The 23-year-old, who is flying under the radar with less than 5,000 followers on Instagram, is into round four after wins over Miriam Bulgaru, Gabriela Knutson, Alexandra Eala, Qinwen Zheng, Yuliia Starodubtseva and Lin Zhu.
Sun was born in Te Anau, an incredibly small town on New Zealand's South Island, with a dream of making it as a star in tennis.
'It's a very small town (with) practically more sheep and deer than people!' Sun explained this week.
The trilingual No 123-seed, who has guaranteed herself £226,000 in prize money whatever happens now (her career prize money to date was £245,000), is hoping to upset the favourite Raducanu.
Emma Raducanu knows all too well the potential of qualifiers having the tournament of their lives.
Raducanu famously became the first qualifier to win a grand slam title in New York in 2021, and she will be very wary of Sun’s potential to cause another shock.
Read the full story below:
How will the wrist cope with today's match?
Fans have been keeping an eye on Raducanu’s right wrist after she was forced to unexpectedly drop out of her mixed doubles match with Andy Murray yesterday due to ‘stiffness’.
It was due to be Murray’s final match at Wimbledon after he had to withdraw from the gentlemen’s singles due to injury and lost with his brother Jamie in the men’s doubles on Thursday.
Judy Murray described the news as 'astonishing' in a post on social media following Raducanu's decision, with some fans labelling the decision ‘selfish’.
Despite her sore wrist, Raducanu was on Wimbledon's practice courts on Saturday afternoon and was pictured again today warming up.
Some fans have taken to social media to mock Raducanu, with some claiming her wrist has 'magically healed'.
But how will the injury cope over the course of the match?
Good afternoon!
Hello and welcome to Centre Court, where we are poised and ready for the British hope Emma Raducanu to step onto the hallowed turf in just a few minutes time for her last-16 match in the women's singles event against Zealand qualifier Lulu Sun.
Raducanu is the last Briton standing in the singles draw after defeats for Cameron Norrie and Harriet Dart yesterday.
She will be taking to Centre Court following Carlos Alcaraz’s victory over Ugo Humbert.
Not long to go now!
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