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It wasn’t immediately clear what the issue for Raducanu was with Tomljanovic waiting on the court for the British sensation to return.
But a few minutes later and a doctor return to inform the umpire that Raducanu would not be able to return.
There was collective gasps from the Court One crowd with everyone unsure how to react to the news.
Tomljanovic was handed a walkover for the match, but she made sure to pay respect to Raducanu in her post-match interview.
“I am actually shocked because Emma must be hurt if she came to the decision to retire,” she said.
“I am really sorry for her, I wish we could have finished it. I am wishing her all the best.
“I thought I found my groove although Emma was hurt and not at her best which kind of explains it.
“It didn’t really sink in I’m in the quarters because of the circumstances. I am thrilled to play Ash, and to have two Aussies in the quarter-finals is great for everyone back home.”
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