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Emma Raducanu loses first match after lengthy spell out as Great Britain suffers United Cup defeat
Great Britain are now out of the United Cup
www.gbnews.com
Emma Raducanu's return to competitive tennis ended in disappointment, as Maria Sakkari secured a 6-3 3-6 6-1 victory in the United Cup, extinguishing the UK's hopes of progressing to the quarter-finals.
The British number one had been absent from the court for 83 days, having concluded her previous campaign early due to physical difficulties in China.
Light bone bruising on her right foot had also forced her withdrawal from an eagerly-anticipated clash with Naomi Osaka just days earlier.
Tuesday's encounter in Perth represented a must-win fixture for the UK, with victory required to secure their passage from Group E in the mixed team competition.
