They will also need to get over the disappointment of seeing Britain’s hopes of a first final appearance since 1981 snatched away from a winning position.
Raducanu could not have done any more, winning all three of her matches in Malaga in straight sets, but Boulter was unable to follow despite taking a one-set lead over Rebecca Sramkova in the semi-finals, and Heather Watson and Olivia Nicholls lost the deciding doubles convincingly.
Raducanu was returning from another injury lay-off having sprained ligaments in her foot two months ago and is itching to get to work to ensure she is in the best possible shape for the new season.
This has by no means been a disappointing year for the 22-year-old, who has shown encouraging consistency when she has been on court, but questions remain about her scheduling and physical resilience.
Denne historien er fra November 21, 2024-utgaven av The Herald.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent ? Logg på
Denne historien er fra November 21, 2024-utgaven av The Herald.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent? Logg på
John's paintings brighten up area
SHOWCASE THE HISTORY OF COMMUNITY
Haunting debut novel by former city Laureate
ACCLAIMED poet and former Plymouth Laureate of Words Thom Boulton has released his debut children's novel - a gripping fantasy which also explores childhood trauma.
Appeal to release files on Lockerbie
A LAWYER who represented British victims of the Lockerbie bombing has called on Donald Trump to release files held by US agencies on the atrocity, insisting the families \"deserve transparency, truth and answers\".
Finance chief defends 'essential' borrowing
PLYMOUTH'S finance chief has defended the council's decision to increase borrowing to nearly £1bn saying it is essential to regenerate the city and create jobs.
Set piece coach brings an instant improvement
THE influence of Plymouth Argyle's new set piece coach Hubert Auer has already been apparent as Miron Muslic looks to improve on what has been a clear area of weakness for the Pilgrims this season.
Woodside bunnies are in need of a new home
Three-year-old Buddy has spent more than five months searching for a home.
Wright is finding consistency under the guidance of Muslic
MIRON Muslic is getting performances out of Callum Wright that Ian Foster and Wayne Rooney never could during their short stints as Plymouth Argyle head coach.
MORE OF THE SAME!
MUSLIC WILL NOT BE CHANGING THINGS FOR BLACKBURN
Ukraine's path to Nato is 'irreversible', PM insists
SIR Keir Starmer has said Britain is committed to Ukraine being on an \"irreversible path\" to joining Nato after the US appeared to rule out membership for the country.
'I was never questioned over expenses': Reeves
RACHEL Reeves has defended herself from claims she was the subject of an investigation into her expenses while working at a retail bank, saying she was 'never questioned' on the issue.
