Emma Raducanu faced a heartbreaking first-round exit at the US Open, losing to Sofia Kenin with scores of 6-1, 3-6, 6-4. The emotional 21-year-old, who won the tournament in 2021, reflected on her disappointment during a press conference, stating, 'I feel down, I feel sad,' and acknowledged the difficulty of her draw. This defeat marks her third consecutive early exit at the US Open, as she missed last year's competition due to surgeries and has not won a match in New York since her historic victory. Raducanu admitted her lack of recent match play impacted her performance, expressing the need to adjust her schedule for future tournaments. Despite this setback, she remains focused on her upcoming participation in the Korea Open and preparing for the Australian Open next season.