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‘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.

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.

Swiatek, Raducanu, Kontaveit ousted in Cincinnati

:World number one Iga Swiatek and reigning U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu were both knocked out of the Cincinnati Open on Thursday, while second seed Anett Kontaveit also had her preparations for Flushing Meadows cut short in the round of 16.

Emma Raducanu loses to Jessica Pegula at Cincinnati Open, Cameron Norrie advances to quarter-finals

Emma Raducanu’s impressive form at the Cincinnati Open was brought to an end by Jessica Pegula who beat the British No. 1 7-5 6-4. Raducanu had two of her best victories of the year earlier in the week when she beat Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka, dropping just six games in total.

'Relieved' Raducanu back swinging freely ahead of US Open defence

Emma Raducanu will head into her U.S. Open title defence in just over a week relieved that she is swinging freely again and playing the same brand of attacking tennis that took her to a maiden Grand Slam title last year.

Emma Raducanu Hungry For Repeat Of Her New York Miracle

A local breakfast staple will be on the menu when Emma Raducanu returns to New York next week to begin preparations for defending her US Open title. The London teenager who won the Grand Slam from a qualifying start without dropping a set has her mind set on scratching a particular non-tennis itch.

Simona Halep pulls out of Cincinatti with thigh injury - just 12 days before start of US Open

Simona Halep could be a doubt for the upcoming US Open after being forced to withdraw from the Cincinnati Open with a thigh injury. Halep had been due to play Veronika Kudermetova on Wednesday, but will now hand the latter a walkover to the last 16, where either Paula Badosa or Ajla Tomljanovic lie in wait.

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‘Emma Raducanu needs a signature shot’ – Barbara Schett on US Open champion’s chances in New York and future

Emma Raducanu 'proud' of US Open preparation and reveals her love of New York

Emma Raducanu thrilled to take ‘great step’ forward in Cincinnati

Swiatek, Raducanu, Kontaveit ousted in Cincinnati

Emma Raducanu loses to Jessica Pegula at Cincinnati Open, Cameron Norrie advances to quarter-finals

'Relieved' Raducanu back swinging freely ahead of US Open defence

Emma Raducanu Hungry For Repeat Of Her New York Miracle

Simona Halep pulls out of Cincinatti with thigh injury - just 12 days before start of US Open