Emma Raducanu Triumphs Over Peyton Stearns in Korea Open Thriller

Raducanu secures her first win in 48 days, advancing to the second round in Seoul after a hard-fought match.

Emma Raducanu defeated American Peyton Stearns 7-6(4), 7-6(5) in the first round of the Korea Open.
This victory marks Raducanu's first win since July, following a first-round exit at the U.S. Open.
The match in Seoul lasted two hours and 43 minutes, featuring 12 breaks of serve and testing conditions.
Raducanu expressed pride in her performance, noting the challenging humidity and her limited match play in recent months.
She will face Chinese eighth seed Yuan Yue in the next round, aiming to continue her positive momentum.