Overview

• Emma Raducanu has reached her first WTA 1000 quarterfinal at the Miami Open, her best tournament performance since winning the 2021 US Open.
• She defeated Amanda Anisimova, Emma Navarro, and McCartney Kessler to secure her spot in the last eight, marking her first four-match winning streak in over three years.
• Raducanu credits her resurgence to a relaxed mindset, fitness improvements under trainer Yutaka Nakamura, and a supportive team led by Mark Petchey and Jane O’Donoghue.
• Her quarterfinal opponent, Jessica Pegula, is ranked World No. 4, with their head-to-head record tied at 1-1; this match will test Raducanu’s renewed form and confidence.
• This performance has reignited discussions about Raducanu's potential return to the top 10 rankings, with experts noting her mental and physical transformation.