Emma Raducanu: The swing of the North American Court Hard continues with Brit to face Naomi Osaka in Washington | Tennis news
The North American terrace swing is underway with Emma Raducanu in action against Naomi Osaka at the Mubadala Citi DC Open in Washington – Live on Sky Sports tennis.
Raducanu began its accumulation to US Open next month with an impressive The right sets win on the seventh seeded Marta Kostyuk And the next one faces former World Cup N ° 1 Osaka for the very first time From 6 p.m. Thursday.
“I think it’s a big match for many spectators, which is great to be part of,” said Raducanu. “I felt the same thing when I played Aryna [Sabalenka] in Wimbledon. This atmosphere was unbeatable for me. I think the whole exhibition I get to these best opponents [is good].
“She has won four Grand Chelem, so an incredible achievement and an incredible career so far, and she has played a very good tennis this year. Yes, it will be an excellent test of my own game and myself.”
From 2018 to 2021, Raducanu and Osaka won three of the four US Open titles.
Osaka fell in the third round at Wimbledon in Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, after losing in the first round of the French opening in Paula Badosa, but the Japanese star feels a certain level of comfort returning to hard grounds and is ready for an entertaining battle with Raducanu.
“I am always a person who loves when people are entertained,” said Osaka. “So I would say that I am excited about this. I have never played it before, so for me, it’s something really cool too.
“Because I saw her, I suppose that when she did for the first time at Wimbledon before she won the Open of the United States, like moments like that, and I knew she was a good player. So I suppose our paths are finally crossing is really cool.”
Who else plays the Open of Mubadala Citi DC?
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Look at the strengths of the match between Dan Evans and Zizou Bergs
And EvansThe 2023 champion received a joker for the tournament and he had a triumphant return to DC when he came from behind to beat Zizou Bergs on Monday.
Evans will play French Coretin Moutet From 6 p.m. Thursdaywith Great Britain Cameron NORRIE Defeating his compatriot Brit Billy Harris, then overwhelming the second seeded Lorenzo Musetti to establish a meeting with Brandon Nakashima from 4 p.m..
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Evans won his second TUR TOUR TITLE BEING TALLON GRIEKSPOOR 7-5 6-3 in a Washington Open final interrupted in 2023
On the WTA side Katie Boulter underwent an early release of Greece Maria SakkariTwo weeks after a defeat in the second round against Argentinian Solana Sierra in Wimbledon.
Venus Williams accepted a main drawing joker and became the oldest player since Martina Navratilova to win a single tour match.
The 45 year old man defeated American colleague Peyton Stearns 6-3 6-4 For his first single victory since August 2023.
It was Williams’ first single game in 16 months and the champion of seven times the non -classified Grand Chelem will face the fifth Polish seeded Magdalena Frech in the next round.
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Venus Williams made a winning return to sport at the Mobadala Citi DC open
What is the opening calendar of Mubadala Citi DC?
Qualification: Saturday July 19 and Sunday July 20
Main deprivation: Monday July 21-Samedi, July 26
Simple finals: Sunday July 27
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We get closer to Ben Shelton, where he reveals everything about his emotions in court
Say hello to the North American Terrace season hard – six tournaments in seven weeks, culminating with the US Open, fourth and last Grand Chelem of the season.
The Mubadala Citi DC Open is an ATP / WTA 500 combined event hosting an elite list of male and female stars in the capital.
The ATP / WTA 500 event will take place from Monday July 21 to Sunday July 27. The earthworks will take place at Fitzgerald Tennis Center.
Who won the latest editions of Mubadala Citi DC Open in 2024?
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Highlights of the ATP Washington Open Final between Sebastian Korda and Flavio Cobolli
Sebastian Korda beat Flavio Cobolli in last year’s final, winning 4-6 6-2 6-0. With victory, he became the first American to win the Washington crown from Andy Roddick in 2007. He also equaled his father, Petr Korda, who won the DC title in 1992.
Paula Badosa won the female title. However, the world n ° 10 will not be back to defend its 2024 crown after having retired earlier this week due to a back injury.
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