Emma Redukanu In a Graj match with Marta Costux, Madrid lost in the second round of Madrid. The British defeated World No. 36 here three years ago, but Costuk took his revenge, winning 6-4 2-6 6-2 despite being afraid of injury and getting a medical time-out.
Prior to his third tour-level meeting, Redukanu admitted that Costux was an familiar rival. The pair was competing together on the junior circuit, and World No. 49 Knew that it would be a “immense challenge” To cope in Madrid.
“I was playing with her. We played all the summer cups, winter cups together, we are the same age group. It would be interesting,” Redukanu told Sky Sports before his second round of performance.
“A lot has happened in both our career. He is a player who has been in a wonderful form and grew up on this surface, so Clay is very comfortable on the court. It will be a very challenge for me.”
She was right to be careful with the challenge, Costuq posed, as the number 24 seed broke in the initial game of the match. Ukrainian won the coin toss and chose to receive, knowing that it could attack Redukanu’s service.
Redukanu later faced four more brake points in the initial set, but dug deep to get himself out of the game, then returned to the draw level at 3-3. It did not last long, however, Costux again broke and rolled to take a 6–4 lead.
The two women fought quickly with their service – the former US Open Champion killed three double defects in the first set, while Costux hit four, made only 39 percent landing in their first task.
The 24th seed, after closing the first set, suddenly increased the concerns of injury, calling Physio. Costuq had a long discussion with the trainer, which was before receiving a medical time for a wrist issue.
This gave Redukuan a chance to talk with his team in the box, and took Britain a 2–0 lead in the first set two.
But rollercaster continued. Redukanu immediately gave up his profit. Then, later some games, Costux threw back-to-back in double defect to break again.
For the first time in the match, Redukanu was able to return the break, survived a difficult game to pull forward. And the pace was in his favor, as he broke again and closed four matches in a row to take another set and force a judge.
The third and final set followed the same patterns as others, as the two women continued to break each other. There were moments of talent from Redukanu, who won a 19-shot rally with a sizzling winner under pressure at 2-4 0-30.
But Costuq broke the sixth and last time, which gave himself a chance to serve it. After two hours and 17 minutes, the 24th seed finally got work, making Redukanu packing and booking its place in the third round.
The three-set battle was completely different for her last match at Madrid, when British No. 2 won 6–2 6–1 through Costuk.
This was another defeat for British women on Friday, as Katie Baulter At the beginning of the day, number 6 lost to Jasmine Paolini, while Son Kartal lost another GB vs. Ukraine Conflict on court 4, Redukanu goes to Elina Switolina before coming to court.
