Emma Raducanu’s preparations for Wimbledon came to an abrupt end following her second-round defeat to Australian teenager Maya Joint at the Eastbourne Open.

Emma Raducanu has been knocked out of the Eastbourne Open at the round of 16 stage after falling 6-4, 1-6, 6-7 (4-7) to Maya Joint in a gripping contest.

Emma Raducanu lost to Maya Joint at Eastbourne despite a battling effort in the third set in what was her final match before Wimbledon.