Emma Raducanu Falls to Uchijima at Indian Wells

Emma Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion, faced a tough loss to Moyuka Uchijima in the BNP Paribas Open first round, marking a challenging return in Indian Wells.

Hey tennis fans, let’s dive into the drama at Indian Wells on March 6, 2025—Emma Raducanu’s return to the court didn’t go as planned, did it? The 22-year-old Brit, still reeling from a stalker incident in Dubai last month, stepped onto the BNP Paribas Open stage only to be swept away 6-3, 6-2 by Japan’s Moyuka Uchijima.

That windy desert air in California was brutal, and Raducanu couldn’t find her footing—racking up over 20 unforced errors in the first set alone. Uchijima, ranked 52, played smart, using her fierce forehand to dictate rallies and secure her spot against Coco Gauff next. Raducanu, who’s now lost six of her last seven matches, admitted she was underprepared, saying the conditions were “awkward.” With new coach Vladimir Platenik by her side, can she bounce back in Miami?

Emma Raducanu Falls to Uchijima at Indian Wells – 03.06.2025

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