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Emma Raducanu after winning a point against Elina Svitolina. Getty Images
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Emma Raducanu of Great Britain plays a forehand during her three-set defeat to Elina Svitolina of Ukraine at the ASB Tennis Classic in Auckland, New Zealand, on Thursday, January 4, 2024. AP
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Elina Svitolina of Ukraine waves to the crowd after defeating Emma Raducanu of Great Britain. Photosport
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Emma Raducanu of Great Britain reacts during her match against Elina Svitolina of Ukraine. Getty Images
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Elina Svitolina celebrates after winning a point against Emma Raducanu. Getty Images
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Emma Raducanu of Great Britain arrives for the match wearing heavy strapping on her thigh. Getty Images
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Emma Raducanu after winning a point. Getty Images
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Emma Raducanu serves against Elina Svitolina. Getty Images
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Emma Raducanu plays a forehand against Elina Svitolina. Getty Images
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Emma Raducanu after winning a point against Elina Svitolina. Getty Images
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Emma Raducanu of Great Britain plays a forehand during her three-set defeat to Elina Svitolina of Ukraine at the ASB Tennis Classic in Auckland, New Zealand, on Thursday, January 4, 2024. AP
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Elina Svitolina of Ukraine waves to the crowd after defeating Emma Raducanu of Great Britain. Photosport
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Emma Raducanu of Great Britain reacts during her match against Elina Svitolina of Ukraine. Getty Images
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Elina Svitolina celebrates after winning a point against Emma Raducanu. Getty Images
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Emma Raducanu of Great Britain arrives for the match wearing heavy strapping on her thigh. Getty Images
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Emma Raducanu after winning a point. Getty Images
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Emma Raducanu serves against Elina Svitolina. Getty Images
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Emma Raducanu plays a forehand against Elina Svitolina. Getty Images
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Emma Raducanu after winning a point against Elina Svitolina. Getty Images
Emma Raducanu: 'I'm very patient - if I keep working to improve, results will follow'
The former US Open champion talks to The National ahead of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, where she continues her return from long-term injury
Jon Turner
04 February, 2024
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