Emma Raducanu: How the US Open draw could look for the defending champion
Emma Raducanu will begin her US Open title defence against world number 44 Alize Cornet.
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Emma Raducanu: Why aggression, serve and return could be key to repeating US Open success in New York
It was not surprising to hear Emma Raducanu say recently that she felt like “everything was automatic” on her way to her stunning US Open victory a year ago. Even though it was all new to Raducanu, who was playing in her just her second Grand Slam main draw, she appeared in the zone throughout, unflustered by all the noise around her and the seemingly ever-increasing pressure. Ad «Those weeks don’t come by very often,” she reflected earlier this month on her incredible run that saw her become the first qualifier in the Open era to win a Grand Slam title.
'She needs to be focussed on the game' - Justine Henin sends Emma Raducanu a warning ahead of US Open defence
Justine Henin says Emma Raducanu must be «focussed on the game» if she is to have further success in her career. As the 2022 US Open gets underway on Monday, thoughts inevitably turn to that sensational night nearly 12 months ago in New York when Raducanu beat Leylah Fernandez to win her first major title at just 18-years-old, having come all the way through qualifying to the final without dropping a set. Ad Since then however, it's been not been nearly as smooth a ride for the British teenager, with injuries and a series of difficult results marring her 2022 season.
US Open questions: Can Daniil Medvedev repeat? Will Rafael Nadal hit top form? Will Iga Swiatek, Emma Raducanu impress?
What does the 2022 US Open have in store? Usually the most unpredictable Grand Slam of the season, the men’s draw looks open after Novak Djokovic’s withdrawal, while Emma Raducanu will be looking to defend the title she won in such stunning fashion last year, and Rafael Nadal will be bidding for a record-extending 23rd major. Oh, and Serena Williams is playing the final tennis tournament of her incredible career.
MLB roundup: Phillies' Aaron Nola shuts out Reds
Aaron Nola tossed a five-hit shutout, guiding the host Philadelphia Phillies over the Cincinnati Reds 4-0 on Thursday to complete a four-game sweep.
Boxing legend George Foreman sued for alleged sexual assault
Former world heavyweight champion George Foreman was accused of sexual assault in the 1970s by two women who were teenagers, according to lawsuits filed in Los Angeles.
‘A good result would’ve been qualifying’ – Emma Raducanu’s fairtyale in New York
It was not until Iain Bates was walking his daughter to school that he fully appreciated the magnitude of Emma Raducanu’s US Open triumph.
Raducanu defends as Serena steps away – the players to watch at the US Open
The US Open kicks off on Monday with Daniil Medvedev and Emma Raducanu defending their titles.