Raducanu, a rising tennis star from Great Britain, was defeated by the top-ranked Russian player in her last tournament before Wimbledon.

After a great run at the Eastbourne International, British tennis star Emma Raducanu is now shifting her focus towards the prestigious Wimbledon tournament. Unfortunately, she faced a tough loss in the quarter-finals against Russian No.1 Daria Kasatkina, marking the end of her last event before Wimbledon. Despite her defeat, Raducanu has been in excellent form on the grass, narrowly missing out on reaching her second consecutive WTA Tour semi-final. Kasatkina ultimately claimed the victory with a score of 6-2 6-2.

Currently ranked at No.168, Raducanu has had a challenging year but has shown great resilience and determination. She has returned to tennis after overcoming long-term injury issues and undergoing triple surgery. Her decision to skip the French Open has paid off, as she has been performing well on the grass. In fact, she achieved her first-ever win over a top 10 player just the day before her defeat, proving her potential as a rising star in the sport.

Unfortunately, Raducanu was not the only British player to face elimination on the same day. Katie Boulter, the British No.1, also lost in the quarter-finals to world No.7 Jasmine Paolini. Boulter, who has been on a remarkable winning streak during the grass swing, suffered her first loss on the surface this year. Despite this defeat, Boulter can still be proud of her achievements, having recently clinched the Nottingham Open title and registering her third WTA Tour trophy.

The loss at Eastbourne means that Raducanu and Boulter will not meet in the semi-finals as many had anticipated. The two have been considered possible rivals, especially after Boulter's victory over Raducanu at the Nottingham Open earlier this month. However, both players have dismissed any talk of a rivalry, with Boulter even stating that they are close friends. In fact, Boulter often supports her fellow British players and enjoys spending time with them off the court.

As for the Eastbourne International, the semi-finals will now see a match between Daria Kasatkina and Jasmine Paolini. It will be the final event in women's tennis before the highly-anticipated Wimbledon tournament begins. While Raducanu and Boulter may not have achieved the results they were hoping for, they have undoubtedly made their mark and will continue to strive for success in the future.

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