Emma Raducanu's participation in the Dubai Tennis Championships took a disappointing turn as she faced a loss against lucky-loser qualifier Antonia Ruzic. The match concluded with a score of 6-1, 5-7, 6-2, marking a significant setback for Raducanu who has been struggling on the court. After losing the first set 6-1, Raducanu sought medical help during a break to address her struggles, which included taking medication to alleviate discomfort. Despite her efforts, Ruzic's skilled movement and service consistently troubled Raducanu throughout the match.

In the second set, Raducanu exhibited some improvement, managing to keep pace with Ruzic but found herself unable to capitalize on multiple opportunities, particularly missing five break points in one game. Her struggle to maintain consistent performance reflected the overall challenges she has faced during her season. Just a year prior, Raducanu dealt with a distressing stalking incident at the same event, and her current tennis form adds another layer of difficulty as she aims to regain her standing in the sport.

Ultimately, despite showing moments of determination by winning six consecutive games and gaining an early lead in the third set, Raducanu could not sustain this momentum, leading to a loss that cemented her recent trend of losses in tight matches. This latest defeat marks her ninth loss in the last ten matches that have gone to three sets, raising concerns about her performance as she continues in her professional career.