Another week, another early exit for Emma Raducanu – and the inconsistency of her performances underlines the need for her to appoint a coach.

Tuesday's first-round match at the Abu Dhabi Open featured two one-time Grand Slam winners who have battled injuries against each other. Emma Raducanu and Marketa Vondrousova faced off for the third time on tour.

Emma Raducanu suffered a first-round exit for the second straight tournament on Tuesday, falling in straight sets to Marketa Vondrousova at the Abu Dhabi Open.

Emma Raducanu suffered her third consecutive defeat as she crashed out in the first round of the Abu Dhabi Open. It was a meeting of the Grand Slam champions as the British No. 1 faced 2023 Wimbledon winner Marketa Vondrousova, who is continuing her comeback from injuries.

Emma Raducanu could next look to play at the Qatar Open on Sky Sports Tennis from February 9-15 after a third early exit of the year already; Raducanu lost to Marketa Vondrousova at the Abu Dhabi Open

Emma Raducanu’s return to the court didn’t go as planned. The 22-year-old Brit crashed out in the first round of the Abu Dhabi Open, losing in straight sets (6-3,

Emma Raducanu has crashed out of the Abu Dhabi Open in the first round after Marketa Vondrousova beat the British star 6-3 6-4 on Tuesday. The result means Raducanu has suffered back-to-back first-round defeats on the WTA Tour after her early exit at the Singapore Open last week.

Emma Raducanu has received a warning as she begins her search for a new coach. The British No. 2 recently parted ways with Nick Cavaday and is now on the hunt for a new mentor. But Laura Robson believes Raducanu mustn’t rush into hiring her next coach, as people will go “nuts” if she switches up her team again.

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Emma Raducanu suffered a disappointing first round exit at the Abu Dhabi Open going down against Marketa Vondrousova in a battle of former Grand Slam champions.

Emma Raducanu pays for errors as losing streak continues in Abu Dhabi - The 22-year-old was beaten 6-3 6-4 by former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova.