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Rybakina Sweeps Raducanu at US Open as Brit Confirms Year-End Pact With Coach Francisco Roig

Raducanu says the defeat exposed tactical gaps and will now pivot to the Billie Jean King Cup with a focus on sharpening her game.

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Overview

  • Elena Rybakina defeated Emma Raducanu 6-1, 6-2 in the US Open third round, hitting 23 winners to the Briton's eight in a one-sided contest.
  • Raducanu said she never settled or found rhythm and felt pressured on short rallies, conceding that her weaknesses were highlighted by a top-10 opponent.
  • She confirmed her initial agreement with new coach Francisco Roig runs through the end of the year and described the first weeks together as productive.
  • Analysts Tim Henman and Marion Bartoli praised Raducanu’s 2025 progress but called the loss a reality check that underlines the gap to the tour’s elite.
  • Next up, Raducanu is set to lead Britain at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Shenzhen against Japan on September 18, with Billie Jean King backing her form and fitness.