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Emma Raducanu Sweeps Aside Janice Tjen to Reach US Open Third Round

A likely meeting with No. 9 seed Elena Rybakina now looms following a 6-2, 6-1 win on Louis Armstrong.

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Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - August 28, 2025 Britain's Emma Raducanu in action during her second round match against Indonesia's Janice Tjen REUTERS/Mike Segar
Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - August 28, 2025 Britain's Emma Raducanu during her second round match against Indonesia's Janice Tjen REUTERS/Mike Segar
Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - August 28, 2025 Britain's Emma Raducanu celebrates winning her second round match against Indonesia's Janice Tjen REUTERS/Mike Segar

Overview

  • Raducanu dispatched the Indonesian qualifier 6-2, 6-1 in roughly an hour, controlling rallies with deep hitting and multiple service breaks.
  • Her opponent had shocked No 24 seed Veronika Kudermetova in round one to become the first Indonesian in more than 20 years to win a Grand Slam singles match.
  • Next up is either ninth seed Elena Rybakina or Tereza Valentova, with the third-round opponent to be decided later today.
  • The 2021 champion began her tournament by defeating Ena Shibahara 6-1, 6-2 and has been working courtside with new coach Francisco Roig.
  • Former coach Mark Petchey has publicly said he believes Raducanu could win the US Open, a view buoyed by her recent resurgence and live ranking progress.