Raducanu rolls the US Open for the first time since the 2021 championship – Tennis now
Richard Pagliaro | Sunday, August 24, 2025
New York – Fluorescence Orange Nike Shoes Emma Raducanu Wearing in court isn’t the only bright affirmation she publicly rewards.
2021 US Open champion wins statement victory, stampede doubles expert Ena Shibahara 6-1, 6-2 in today’s opener in 62 minutes at Louis Armstrong Stadium.
Although Raducanu regards the court as the most popular stadium, and the Breeze will lead 5-0 and a 4-0 second inning, it is still an important first step.
The 22-year-old Briton won his first U.S. Open victory since defeating Leylah Fernandez 6-4, 6-3 in the 2021 Flushing Meadows final.
“Of course, I’m glad I won this game,” Rakanu said. “This is my first win since 2021, so it’s special. The first round is always difficult, especially in the Grand Slam, you know, there’s some nerves, I’m very happy with the way I’ve been through it.”
“Playing Ena, she was really tricky, she hit so many balls on the baseline that I didn’t expect it to just go down, she obviously came through the qualifying game and you feel like you have a little advantage. You play on the surface and know how you feel.
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World No. 35 Raducanu set the tone to establish her first strike.
Raducanu won 73% of the championship, winning 27 of 33 first-time points and saving her only breakout point to lead the second set 5-1.
Four years ago, Raducanu was the shining star of Floche on the last Saturday. Raducanu is the first person (man or woman) to pass the qualifying tournament and win a Grand Slam singles title at the 2021 U.S. Open.
The first Sunday of the game started, Raducanu returned in the first Sunday start of today, leading the qualifiers in the 130th qualifiers 5-0 just 19 minutes after the game.
2022 Roland Garros mixed doubles champion Shibihara performed well in the doubles court.
Today, Raducanu beat her repeatedly in a running rally, starting with the forehand of the Japanese player to shibahara left and right. Shibahara made 36 uncompulsory mistakes – 30 more mistakes than the 22-year-old Brit, sometimes struggling on her forehand run.
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Raducanu has opened the run of a series of exports in 2022 (to end it) since her Cinderella campaigned for the 2021 U.S. Open title – American Sofia Kenin beat her 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 last year.
Raducanu worked with Rafael Nadal’s former long-time coach Francisco Roig to effectively whip the huge serve on the Deuce side of the court and get the ball over the corner. Her athleticism and agility and positive attitude in court are key components.
Raducanu is more free to play now – it shows up in her tennis matches.
“Well, I think I feel relaxed compared to four years ago, and I feel so happy that I feel like I enjoy my tennis, enjoy practicing, enjoy the competition and the process of getting better,” Raducanu said. “I think in that sense, I feel the same way. But I now know more about everything possible.
“And, you know, when I won in 21, I didn’t know, I guessed this potential negative emotions and disappointed people in the world that made the players disappoint. I said, over the past few years, that impact was a big deal. It still attracts me from time to time, but overall, overall, I can do more every day, so I’m glad, I’m glad, I’m glad, I’m just in this place, I’m just in this place.
Raducanu can raise the world number one Aryna Sabalenka to suffer losses from 7-6 (3), 4-6, 7-6 (5) Cincinnati losses, which took us across three hours and nine minutes, which opened us to another joyful journey?
With Washington, D.C. semi-finalist Raducanu facing No. 24 seed Veronika Kudermetova or qualifier Janice Tjen, the difficulty will be greatly excited. If the seeds are formed in the third round, the winner of the conflict could face former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina.
Today’s victory is just Raducanu’s 14th match since Raducanu lifted the 2021 Queens title.
Currently, Raducanu is trying to drive a positive atmosphere and win, which has been missing since her inspired championship battle.
“I would say I do feel a lot different than 2022. When I came back in 2022, I really struggled,” Rakanu said. “I don’t like to be back here. I think it’s the first time I feel like I can go back to the U.S. Open, and I really like the memories I’ve made here and be proud of it and see it as a happy place.”
“So, I’m very grateful and happy about it. So, I feel like a better place now.”
