Emma Raducanu falls in Strasbourg comeback ahead of French Open

British tennis player Emma Raducanu was defeated 4-6, 6-7 by France's Diane Parry in the Strasbourg tournament, marking her first match since the US Open title and a recent illness. The loss ended Raducanu's return to competition ahead of the French Open, raising questions about her form and fitness. Former British No. 1 Laura Robson warned that relying solely on power will not be enough for Raducanu to regain top‑tier status, noting her recent split with coach Francisco Roig. Raducanu aims to rebuild physical resilience and improve her ranking, which currently leaves her unseeded at Roland Garros, and plans to compete at the WTA 500 event at Queen's Club in London before the Grand Slam.