Not only tennis fans but the entire sports world was happy to see Emma Raducanu back on the court at the 2025 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells on Thursday night. It was the one-time Grand Slam champion's first match since a scary incident with a "fixated fan" in Dubai.

Emma Raducanu admitted that she needs to improve every aspect of her game, after extending her dismal series of results with a 6-3, 6-2 defeat at the hands of unheralded Japanese player Moyuka Uchijima.

Emma Raducanu entered the history books for the wrong reasons after crashing out in the opening round at Indian Wells. The 22-year-old was beaten in straight sets (6-3, 6-2) by Japan’s Moyuka

Former US Open champion made positive start to first-round match against Moyuka Uchijima but then struggled in blustery conditions

Emma Raducanu has opened up on her relationship with her new trial coach Vlado Platenik after their partnership got off to a disappointing start in Indian Wells. The British No. 2 announced that Platenik would begin working with her on a trial basis on Wednesday, one day before her first-round match.

Since WTA 1000 events were introduced in 2009, Emma Raducanu has the lowest win rate (42.3%) among grand slam champions, and is now below Francesca Schiavone (42.4%, 42-57)

Emma Raducanu has reached a career crossroads after a disappointing start to the season - and fans have now had their say.