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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.

Williams has cleared a path on and off the court, competitors say

NEW YORK : Serena Williams' peers got her farewell party started at the U.S. Open media day on Friday, hailing the tennis icon ahead of what is expected to be her final Grand Slam.

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.

Watch: Arthur Ashe Stadium Turns "GOAT Farm" As Rafael Nadal Meets Serena Williams

With the US Open set to begin on Monday, there was a starry affair at the Arthur Ashe Stadium as two of the all-time greats met during practice. The official handle of the US Open took to Twitter to share a video of Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams meeting at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. Nadal was court-side when Serena passed him by and she stopped as the two hugged and exchanged pleasantries. "Arthur Ashe Stadium has become a GOAT farm," the US Open tweeted, sharing the video.

Italian tennis umpire banned for 7 years after admitting to match-fixing

An Italian tennis umpire was banned for seven years and six months Friday after admitting to charges of match-fixing.

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.

US Open: Why is it so difficult to win a second grand slam?

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

Williams has cleared a path on and off the court, competitors say

Emma Raducanu hampered by wrist issue in US Open practice session

Watch: Arthur Ashe Stadium Turns "GOAT Farm" As Rafael Nadal Meets Serena Williams

Italian tennis umpire banned for 7 years after admitting to match-fixing

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

US Open: Why is it so difficult to win a second grand slam?