US Open champion Emma Reducanu exited this year’s tournament at Flushing Meadows in the first round, the Briton was defeated by Alize Cornet.
Emma Reducanu, sharp drop in WTA rankings – Britanica ranks 80th in WTA live
Ranked 40th in the world, Cornet prevailed 6-3, 6-3 at the end of the match, which lasted one hour and 42 minutes.
The 11th favorite in New York (11th WTA), Emma will record a significant drop in the world rankings.
Reducanu was unable to defend the points she earned at the 2021 tournament and is currently ranked 80th in the WTA Live rankings (down 69 places).
Depending on what happens at the 2022 US Open, Emma could still lose some places in the world rankings.
Playing in her record 63rd consecutive major, Alize Cornet defeats defending champion Emma Radukana 63-63. #USOpen
Cornet’s strong Slam season continues. Beat Halep to reach 1st major QF at AO, beat Ostapenko at RG, Sviatek at Wimbledon, now champion in New York.
— WTA Insider (@WTA_insider) August 31, 2022
The result of the match between Emma Reducanu and Alize Cornet:
Source: Hot News RO
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