Emma Raducanu is now on the longest losing run of her entire career to spark an intense debate over why she keeps being awarded wildcards. Raducanu lost to Ekaterina Alexandrova in the opening round of the Qatar Open on Sunday to mark four straight WTA defeats for the first time ever.

Emma Raducanu recently parted ways with coach Nick Cavaday - her sixth full-time coach in under four years - and has been struggling for form ever since

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

Emma Raducanu has crashed out in the first round of the Qatar Open following a straight sets defeat to Ekaterina Alexandrova. It is the Brit's fourth loss in a row as her wretched form goes on following her Australian Open exit.

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