Emma Raducanu's US Open title defence has come to an end in the first round.
The British tennis number one, who was a shock winner as a teenage qualifier last year, went out in straight sets to Alize Cornet of France.
She says, while the loss hurts, it could turn out to be a positive in the long run.
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Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina is also out.
She was defeated in the first round by Clara Burel of France.
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And two time winner Naomi Osaka fell in straight sets to American Danielle Collins.
Rafael Nadal made it through to the second round of the men's singles with a four set victory over Rinky Hijikata.
