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Raducanu falls short of Sabalenka shock

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British number one Emma Raducanu is out of Wimbledon after falling agonisingly short of top seed Aryna Sabalenka in a gripping third-round match on Centre Court.

Raducanu, 22, put the three-time Grand Slam champion - and clear title favourite - under extreme pressure before succumbing to a 7-6 (8-6) 6-4 defeat.

"Emma played such incredible tennis and she pushed me really hard to get this win," said 27-year-old Belarusian Sabalenka.

"I had to fight for every point to get this win."

Raducanu, ranked 40th in the world, played with clarity and confidence throughout most of a captivating contest on Centre Court.