Emma Raducan created a commanding performance in the second round of the women’s singles US Open and sailed around the Indonesian qualification of Janice Tjen 6-2, 6-1 to book her place in the third round.
The British star only needed an hour to wrap its victory and release its fastest victory in a big slam. Despite the score, Raducan acknowledged the threat represented by Tjen, who was amazed in the opening round of the 13. Seed by Veronika Kudermetova.
This is the first time from her Sensational Run 2021 that Raducan advanced deep to the tournament. After her breakthrough four years ago she performed in the first round of 2022 and 2024, while in 2023 she disappeared due to failures of injuries.
“I am very pleased with how I played today. Janice is a super dangerous opponent and I thought any ball I gave was not good enough, just postponed,” Raducan said after the match. “He plays a really dangerous tennis and beat one of the best seeds in the first round.
Radan He did not waste the time that pushed her dominance. She was in her introductory back game and then kept serving after reflecting three points of the break to create the first 3-0 lead. Her aggressive shots and reliable administration kept Tjen clipped behind the baseline when Briton closed the first set with authority.
The second set followed a similar script. Raducan broke twice to open another decisive advantage and never look, finished the match with 16 winners, eight aces and not the only double mistake. It was a kind of performance that indicated that it was regaining sharpness, which was powered by its historical title three years ago.
The next time Raducan will face either Czech teenager Tereza Valentov or 2022 Wimbledon Champion Elena Rybakina in what she promises to be a much strict test.
Elmma, Emma Navarro, reflected Raducanovo score by defeating Caty McNally 6-2, 6-1, while the former world number one Victoria Azarenka passed 6-3, 6-3 victories over Russian Anastasia Pavlyuchenko.
Meanwhile, in the men’s singles British number one Jack Draper officially withdrew due to injury and handed the Belgian Ziza Bergs to the third round of Walkover.
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Published:
Amar Pancker
Published on:
27th August 2025
