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Emma Raducanu is 'better now' than when she won US Open, claims Kim Clijsters ahead of tennis Grand Slam

Emma Raducanu is playing “better” tennis now than she was when she won last year’s US Open, according to Eurosport tennis expert Kim Clijsters. The teenage sensation incredibly beat Leylah Fernandez 6-4 6-3 in last year’s final, coming through 10 matches as a qualifier without dropping a set, but has since experienced a dip in form and struggled to progress further than the second round in each of the three Grand Slams played this year. Ad Raducanu most recently fell short at the Cincinnati Open in the last 16 to Jessica Pegula, following her first round win over Serena Williams, after exiting earlier at the Canadian and Citi Opens.

Emma Raducanu hampered by wrist issue in US Open practice session

Emma Raducanu sparked injury fears on the eve of the defence of her US Open title.

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.

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.

Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, Raducanu: Highest-paid tennis players in last 12 months

Forbes have recently released the 10 highest-paid tennis players in the world over the last 12 months.

'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.

‘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.

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Emma Raducanu is 'better now' than when she won US Open, claims Kim Clijsters ahead of tennis Grand Slam

Emma Raducanu hampered by wrist issue in US Open practice session

Emma Raducanu: How the US Open draw could look for the defending champion

Emma Raducanu: Why aggression, serve and return could be key to repeating US Open success in New York

Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, Raducanu: Highest-paid tennis players in last 12 months

'She needs to be focussed on the game' - Justine Henin sends Emma Raducanu a warning ahead of US Open defence

US Open questions: Can Daniil Medvedev repeat? Will Rafael Nadal hit top form? Will Iga Swiatek, Emma Raducanu impress?

‘A good result would’ve been qualifying’ – Emma Raducanu’s fairtyale in New York