Raducanu put the three-time Grand Slam champion under huge pressure on Centre Court before eventually falling in two tight sets.

The controversial call, which Raducanu questioned, was a first serve by Sabalenka at 2-4, 15-0, which did appear to miss the line upon replay. The serve ultimately led to Sabalenka going up 30-0 in a pivotal set during the match, helping her stage a comeback after going down early.

For the second time in a year, Emma Raducanu fought back tears after a Grand Slam defeat. At the US Open last August, she cried following a tame first-round loss. This time the 22-year old was visibly upset after claiming she should have “executed better” and beaten world No.