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Raducanu outclassed by Rybakina in US Open exit

Britain's Emma Raducanu was knocked out of the US Open as she was beaten ruthlessly by fellow Grand Slam champion Elena Rybakina in the third round.

Raducanu, 22, was aiming for a statement win over an elite player to underline her recent progress, but found herself outclassed in a 6-1 6-2 defeat.

Ninth seed Rybakina pummelled Raducanu's serve, returning with devastating effect to break four times.

"It was a difficult experience facing her when she playing so well. I just feel that in every department she was better," Raducanu told BBC Sport.

Raducanu's slow start on her serve - broken at the first attempt in the match after falling 0-40 down - set the tone for what followed.