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Emma Raducanu says 'people will talk regardless' after hammering Victoria Azarenka in ominous sign ahead of US Open

Emma Raducanu made it back-to-back defeats of former world number ones with a stunning victory over Victoria Azarenka at the Cincinnati Open. Raducanu saw off the legendary Serena Williams on Tuesday before this latest match in Ohio against two-time major champion Azarenka, and she was in similarly brutal form, demolishing the Belarussian for the loss of just two games in a little over an hour.

Emma Raducanu thrashes Victoria Azarenka in Cincinnati

Emma Raducanu slayed her second former grand slam champion in as many days as she destroyed Victoria Azarenka in Cincinnati.

Venus Williams and Thiem handed US Open wildcards

Former US Open champions Venus Williams and Dominic Thiem were handed wildcard entries into this year's final Grand Slam tournament.

Venus Williams, Thiem handed US Open wildcards

Other Americans, along with Williams, getting Flushing Meadows wildcards were former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin, CoCo Vandeweghe, Elizabeth Mandlik, Peyton Stearns and 17-year-old Eleana Yu. American men gaining direct entry into the main draw via wildcards include Sam Querrey, Emilio Nava, JJ Wolf, Ben Shelton and Learner Tien. This year's tournament will run from Aug.