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Raducanu Regroups After Rybakina Rout as Billie Jean King Hails Her Progress

Billie Jean King backs her progress, citing renewed health as Raducanu turns to the Billie Jean King Cup next with coach Francisco Roig.

Overview

  • Emma Raducanu lost 6-1, 6-2 to No. 9 Elena Rybakina in the US Open third round, extending her record against top-10 opponents to a reported 3-16.
  • Her 2025 season has been healthier and more consistent, lifting her ranking to around No. 34 after a higher volume of matches.
  • She is slated to lead Great Britain against Japan in the Billie Jean King Cup quarter-final in Shenzhen on September 18 with Katie Boulter, Sonay Kartal and Jodie Burrage under captain Anne Keothavong.
  • Raducanu plans to continue working with new coach Francisco Roig through the Asian swing, targeting ranking points at events including the China Open in Beijing from September 24.
  • Match data from the Rybakina defeat highlighted execution gaps, with a 63% first-serve rate and just 14% of return points won against Rybakina’s first serve.