Aryna Sabalenka took a moment to send another encouraging message to Emma Raducanu, this time through social media. On Friday, the locals lost their top-ranked female player after the world No. 1 overcame the 22-year-old Briton 7-6 (6) 6-4 in a high-quality third-round match.

Emma Raducanu was left in tears after her Wimbledon exit, despite producing her best performance at SW19 to date, as she was narrowly beaten by world number one Aryna Sabalenka

She still has a long way to go before the final, but whatever happens from here, this was a crucial victory for the world No. 1.