Emma Raducanu, Naomi Osaka: 5 surprise contenders to win the US Open
This year’s US Open is less than a fortnight away and excitement for the final Grand Slam of the year is building.
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Jessica Pegula stops Emma Raducanu’s run in Cincinnati
Emma Raducanu’s scintillating early run at the Western and Southern Open has ended in a 7-5 6-4 defeat to Jessica Pegula.
'I have actually improved as a player' - Emma Raducanu in confident mood ahead of US Open
Emma Raducanu is in a confident mood as she prepares to defend her US Open title, claiming she has “improved as a player” in the last year. The 19-year-old has struggled for consistency and form since her shock Grand Slam win in New York as a qualifier last year. Ad But she has shown glimpses of her undeniable qualities at the Cincinnati Open in the past week, beating Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka, before losing to world No.
‘Emma Raducanu needs a signature shot’ – Barbara Schett on US Open champion’s chances in New York and future
Emma Raducanu needs to develop “a signature shot” so she can make “everyone afraid”, according to Eurosport tennis expert Barbara Schett. Raducanu is preparing for the defence of her US Open, which takes place from August 29 to September 11, title after a year where she has struggled to find the form that saw her win last year’s event. Ad After impressive victories against Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka at the Cincinnati Open, she was knocked out by Jessica Pegula in the third round.
Emma Raducanu 'proud' of US Open preparation and reveals her love of New York
The defending Flushing Meadows champion showed glimpses of her best tennis in Cincinnati as she knocked out Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka before losing 7-5 6-4 to American Jessica Pegula.
‘She likes drama on court’ – Tennis world will be watching Serena Williams at US Open, says Barbara Schett
Eurosport expert Barbara Schett says the eyes of the tennis world will be on Serena Williams at the US Open. Williams seemingly confirmed her upcoming retirement from tennis earlier in August when she said in an interview with Vogue that «something had to give». Ad In the build-up to Williams' looming retirement, another tennis great, Andy Murray, said that he wouldn’t want to announce his retirement and he would just do it, with the Brit reasoning that an announcement ahead of time would apply too much pressure.
Emma Raducanu thrilled to take ‘great step’ forward in Cincinnati
Emma Raducanu hailed her run at the Western and Southern Open as a “great step” forward as she prepares to head to New York for the defence of her US Open title.
US Open: Who's in? Who's out? Are Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Emma Raducanu playing?
The 2022 US Open is set to be a farewell to Serena Williams. The 23-time Grand Slam champion, who turns 41 in September, says the “countdown has begun” as she looks ahead to life after tennis. Williams has the chance to equal Margaret Court’s all-time major record with victory at the US Open.