Not only tennis fans but the entire sports world was happy to see Emma Raducanu back on the court at the 2025 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells on Thursday night. It was the one-time Grand Slam champion's first match since a scary incident with a "fixated fan" in Dubai.

Emma Raducanu's return to action came to a swift end as she was defeated in straight sets by Japan's Moyuka Uchijima in Indian Wells.

Former US Open champion made positive start to first-round match against Moyuka Uchijima but then struggled in blustery conditions

Emma Raducanu entered the history books for the wrong reasons after crashing out in the opening round at Indian Wells. The 22-year-old was beaten in straight sets (6-3, 6-2) by Japan’s Moyuka

Emma Raducanu struggles in a testing Indian Wells wind as she loses in her first appearance since being targeted by a stalker during a match.

Emma Raducanu admitted that she needs to improve every aspect of her game, after extending her dismal series of results with a 6-3, 6-2 defeat at the hands of unheralded Japanese player Moyuka Uchijima.

Since WTA 1000 events were introduced in 2009, Emma Raducanu has the lowest win rate (42.3%) among grand slam champions, and is now below Francesca Schiavone (42.4%, 42-57)

Emma Raducanu has reached a career crossroads after a disappointing start to the season - and fans have now had their say.