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Rybakina Sweeps Past Raducanu to Reach First US Open Last 16

The 2021 champion fell 6-1, 6-2 after a fast, dominant display by the world No. 10 at Louis Armstrong Stadium.

Emma Raducanu in New York
Auf Kurs: Aryna Sabalenka

Overview

  • Elena Rybakina defeated Emma Raducanu 6-1, 6-2 in 62 minutes to advance to the fourth round in New York.
  • The former Wimbledon champion converted her first match point and booked her maiden round-of-16 berth at the US Open.
  • Rybakina, ranked No. 10, described herself as very happy with her performance and said she hopes past bad luck at Flushing Meadows changes this year.
  • Raducanu, ranked No. 36, exited in the third round despite entering the tournament viewed as in good form.
  • Since her 2021 title run, Raducanu’s best Grand Slam result remains Wimbledon 2024’s round of 16, with first-round US Open losses in 2022 and 2024.