Emma Raducanu

[Sallydaisy]

Many thanks to Roytennisfan who originally posted the following notes here (https://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?4993-Emma-Raducanu&p=299281&viewfull=1#post299281)as an introduction to Emma Raducanu after she'd won her R2 match.

In R1 Emma was up against 30year old Qualifier Vitalia Diatchenko of Russia, WR150.


Emma is 18 years old, playing in the Wimbledon main draw with a WC.

Today she played (and beat) her first top 100 player, hitting Vondrousova all around the Court in a dominating 6-2 6-4 R2 win.

In R3 she faces the similarly ranked Sorana Cirstea who beat Azarenka today.
Can Emma win another round?

Definitely one to watch. Her wins so far have raised her (live) ranking 100 places to currently #233. Emma appears to be a very exciting prospect for British tennis; obviously still early days but massive potential.
:thumbup:

[Sallydaisy]

Emma was a break down but took the 1st set 7'6(4) over Diatchenko.

http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/images/smileys/yahoo.gif
Emma Raducanu wins 7'6(4), 6'0. It's only her 2nd match on the main WTA Tour!

Great Grand Slam debut for her and justification for that main draw Wildcard. She was originally given a WC into Qualifying but her performance in the Nottingham ITF merited an upgrade from Mr Wimbledon. Well done Wimbers!
:strawberry:

[JAMES4578]

Emphatic in 2nd, well dome Emma!

[Jan]

Fab win for Emma!!!!

[Stell]

I was so pleased for Emma, yesterday.

[banskogirl]

Well done Emma :) was good getting to see her mixing with Andy and co during Battle of the Brits

[Jan]

If anyone's interested, Emma's match has been moved to Ct 12 at 6.30pm
I thought they were optimistic with the original scheduling!

[Hawkeye]

And she has just clinched the first set.

[RosieBear]

Emma's playing brilliantly, so bold and positive. Keep going! :cheer:

[Sallydaisy]

Emma was 0-3 in the 2nd set when I looked 15 mins ago ...
... she's now 4 all having broken back and held her serve.
C'mon Emma!!!

Vondrousova to serve next - and Emma breaks!!!
:dance:

[Sallydaisy]

:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

Emma Raducanu is into R3 at her first Wimbledon!!!
She's beaten WR42 Vondrousova (and 2020 French Open Finalist) 6'2, 6'4!
:GBflag:

[exislander]

Fabulous win again by Emma!

[RosieBear]

:clap::clap::clap: Well done Emma, star in the making

[JAMES4578]

Great from Emma, thought it might turn early in 2nd but she came back strongly-well done!:cheer::cheer:

[Jan]

Just brilliant!!!!!!!!!!:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

[roytennisfan]

Emma is 18 years old, playing in the Wimbledon main draw with a WC.

Today she played (and beat) her first top 50 player, hitting Vondrousova all around the Court in a dominating 6-2 6-4 R2 win.

In R3 she faces the similarly ranked Sorana Cirstea who beat Azarenka today.
Can Emma win another round?

Definitely one to watch. Her wins so far have raised her (live) ranking 100 places to currently #233. Emma appears to be a very exciting prospect for British tennis; obviously still early days but massive potential.

[Genbrit]

She played very well and especially coming back in that second set.

[Helen40]

I saw Emma on the Wirral when she was 15, and it was lovely to see how she's come along having played relatively little tennis in the intervening years. I'm not sure if she's even properly turned pro yet. Jeremy Bates was around then and it seems as if he's still on the coaching team. She just seemed like a well balanced kid, quite innocent and fun.
Good luck to her.

[JAMES4578]

First really noticed Emma at the Battle of The Brits events. She certainly would seem to be a prospect and has responded well on the big stage!

[Helen40]

She does seem to have it together mentally. I have been impressed with her mentality both at the Battle of the Brits and also this week.

[roytennisfan]

Emma is on first tomorrow, 1pm Court 1

[cazza99]

There was a short article in the Times today about her. She has not played so much this last year as her parents did not want her travelling a lot during the pandemic.

[Rosalind]

There was a short article in the Times today about her. She has not played so much this last year as her parents did not want her travelling a lot during the pandemic.

I think she also had her A levels. Economics and maths according to one of the commentators.

[roytennisfan]

Not the best start 1-3

[Sallydaisy]

Not the best start 1-3
Emma has now broken Cirstea twice and held her own service games to love for a lead of 5-3. Cirstea serving to stay in the set *0-30, 15-30, 15-40.

She really is playing good tennis against Sorana Cirstea, the WR45 player who had a CH of #21 in 2013.

[Sallydaisy]

Wow!!!

1st set Raducanu 6-3.

From 1-3 she broke 3 times and held her serve twice
and played very well after the initial blip.

[roytennisfan]

Amazing set 6-3 Emma with 3 consecutive breaks!

[Hawkeye]

Are we looking at the only Briton who might make the second week?

[roytennisfan]

Wow! What a winner 2-0 Emma

[Sallydaisy]

Are we looking at the only Briton who might make the second week?
If she doesn't get the yips at the business end of this set...
... but no sign of that so far as she breaks Cirstea for a 2-0 lead.

Raducanu holds for 3-0.

[roytennisfan]

Are we looking at the only Briton who might make the second week?

If she keeps serving like that, she's there 3-0

[Sallydaisy]

Cirstea was *0-40 but dug deep and won the next 5 points to hold for 1-3.
Raducanu couldn't quite nail the break and is now *0-30 on her own serve.
Has reality kicked in?

:cauldron:

[Sallydaisy]

Emma broken, Cirstea to serve at *2-3 after the change of ends.

[Sallydaisy]

Cirstea holds, 3-3. Can Emma refocus?

[themass15]

Just amazed by Emma, first match of hers I have seen. Wow!!!

[Sallydaisy]

Boy, was that a shot to get another break point.
Deuce, Cirstea has saved 4 break points already.

[Sallydaisy]

Ad Emma.

Deuce with a save serve

[roytennisfan]

4-4 massive game coming up

[Hawkeye]

Emma holds, and Cirstea has to hold to survive.

[Hawkeye]

5-5.

[Sallydaisy]

Emma holds for 6-5

[Sallydaisy]

Shot!!!

[Sallydaisy]

Oh I say!!!

Matchpoint

[Sallydaisy]

Deuce, saved by Cirstea.
Ad Cirstea

[Sallydaisy]

2nd matchpoint for Emma

[Sallydaisy]

:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

What a match for the 18 year old Brit, a WC, in her first Wimbledon.
She wins 6'3, 7'5 and is into R4.

[Hawkeye]

That is just fantastic.

[RosieBear]

Amazing! What a little superstar. Incredible debut on a show court. A phenomenal performance waaay beyond her years and experience.
:clap::clap::clap:
Keep going and keep your dream alive Emma!

[exislander]

Incredible!

[roytennisfan]

Massive win against an inform pro who fought to the last point, now #175 in live ranking and probably a few wildcards to come

[themass15]

A star is born

[Hawkeye]

And, dare a say it, a winnable match against Tomljanovic next?

[patlowe]

Oh my word! I'm still sitting here open mouthed and stunned! In a good way! That was an amazing performance from Emma. Some of those passing shots, just beyond stunning. Such a lovely young lady too. Saw her at the Battle of the Brits last year, was mightily impressed then, but she has surpassed all that this week, by a long way. Wow!

[Jan]

Just WOW!!!!!!!!!!!
:bravo::GBflag:

Missed the second set (thank goodness for radio commentary!!!!) - will have to make time to watch it later!

[Stell]

I had radio five live on along with the BBC and cried happy tears as she won. I'm so delighted for her.

[JAMES4578]

Amazing performance from Emma again, thought this would be more of a challenge but she really stepped up . Even though Crstea mounted a fightback she would not be denied,well done!
:clap::clap:

[banskogirl]

Well done Emma :clap: she really looked like she belonged on that court!

Looking forward to her next match, imagine she's through to the second week and she made it look so easy. She has also, just about, doubled my score on Tennis for free dream team :clap:

[Genbrit]

Was a great match. Loved how she kept her cool and battled on.

[Rosalind]

I don't think today was a fluke. I think we have a potential grand slam winner. She said her dream was to win Wimbledon and I think that's possible one day. I remember seeing her at the Battle of the Brits and being very impressed and today there were so many excellent shots. Glad that the football and the tennis bubble mean that attention is elsewhere and the press aren't so close

[cazza99]

Tennis Head (https://tennishead.net/the-sky-is-the-limit-for-emma-raducanu-says-her-coach/) - ‘The sky is the limit for Emma Raducanu,’ says her coach

[Sallydaisy]

Interesting that an English girl of Roumanian father/Chinese mother beat a Roumanian today.
;)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emma_Raducanu#Personal_life

[suttontennis]

Attended the same school as Dina Asher-Smith

[roytennisfan]

"Initially awarded a qualifying wildcard for Wimbledon, Raducanu earned an upgrade to the main draw after defeating Storm Sanders and Timea Babos to reach the Nottingham ITF W100 quarterfinals"

Such an amazing story, Emma wasn't originally going to get the main draw wildcard and would have had to qualify first

Also she reached the quarter final of Wimbledon in the girls event, are these omens for winning a quarter final place tomorrow

[HoopGirl]

She was a joy to watch!

[themass15]

Attended the same school as Dina Asher-Smith

I didn't go to that school but I grew up in the Bromley area

[Sallydaisy]

First break point to Emma.
Saved by Ajla

[Hawkeye]

Tomljanovic eventually powered her way to the first set.

[goldfish]

Emma looks frightened tonight. Not surprising but a real shame.

[exislander]

Some difficulty breathing?

[RosieBear]

Doctors treating Emma. Poor thing looks on the verge of a panic attack. The biggest match of her life and she's become nationally famous overnight. A lot for a teenager to deal with.

[RosieBear]

Emma retired. What a huge shame. Hope she's ok :sad::sad::sad:

[Sallydaisy]

Some difficulty breathing?
She seemed to double over a couple of times at the end of the 1st set.

[JAMES4578]

Pity for Emma, just hope nothing too serious but seemed in some difficulty. The closing stages of the 1st set quite intense but Tomljanovic able to win the ket points under pressure. Sabalenka was the most extended but reached her first Grand Slam quarter final, Ash Barty impressed after being tested by Krejcikova in the first though the czech does not have a great deal of experience on grass (in singles anyway). Kerber had an easier time than I expected but found her form here.

[RoastLamb]

Oh so sad to end like that. Just hope Emma is OK!!!

[Jan]

Poor Emma.
Get well soon.

[Stell]

What a pity for Emma. At one point, I thought she looked so ill that she was going to throw up. Hopefully, she'll recover. If I was in charge of the US Open, I would give her a wildcard for the tournament.

[Sallydaisy]

Statement from Emma:-
https://twitter.com/EmmaRaducanu/status/1412423562577780746

[themass15]

Emma has just been on BBC TV and came over very well. Seems a lot better

[JAMES4578]

Yes good to hear that Emma has recovered and whilst disappointimg her Wimbledon ended like this , it was wise to listen to medical advice. Should think of the positives and whilst in early stage of career some confidence moving forward after her performances.

[RosieBear]

Marcus Rashford tweeted that the same thing happened to him when he was playing for England in an under-16s match and never happened again. Also said she should be very proud of herself. I thought that was very nice of him and I'm sure Emma will appreciate his encouragement and hearing that his experience was a one-off.

[Hawkeye]

Emma lost all my sympathy with her fashion choice today. :pirate:

[banskogirl]

Emma lost all my sympathy with her fashion choice today. :pirate:

Oh Hawkeye :facepalm: I had a few seconds of thinking, really, he sounds like Piers! :rolling:

[Helen40]

It'll be interesting to see what her schedule is now when her new ranking kicks in and hopefully the odd WC.

[RosieBear]

Emma has been given a wildcard into San Jose (2nd-8th August).

[themass15]

That's good, let's hope she can make the most of it.

[banskogirl]

Emma has been given a wildcard into San Jose (2nd-8th August).

Brilliant news! Let's see how she goes, it will be very different to Wimbledon and the home crowd but it's the first step to, hopefully, her brilliant future! :clap:

[Jan]

San Jose is a good place to win your first big title..... ;)

[banskogirl]

San Jose is a good place to win your first big title..... ;)

Definitely :knight:

[Sallydaisy]

Emma changes her coaching team, will head to the USA with her former junior coach, Andrew Richardson, instead of Nigel Sears.
Article in Daily Telegraph behind a paywall but extract here.

Change of tack, coach-wise, for Wimbledon's break-out star Emma Raducanu. She'll leave for the USA at the weekend with Andrew Richardson - one of the people who originally established the basics of her game - rather than the more experienced Nigel Sears

FWIW, I saw Andrew Richardson play Davis Cup at Crystal Palace against Zimbabwe back in the day (1997)! He beat Byron Black in 5 tough sets and was the hero of the hour.
;):GBflag:

Zim won the tie 4-1
:crying:

[Sallydaisy]

WTA San Jose, Mubadala Classic, R32:
18 year old Brit Emma Raducanu WR184 (CH179) takes on 32 year old Zhang Shuai WR51 (CH23) from China, in her first WTA Tour event (and match!) since her stunning run to R4 of Wimbledon 2021.
H2H is 0-0. (https://www.wtatennis.com/tournament/703/san-jose/2021/scores/LS026#headtohead)

The match is scheduled for Monday 2/8/21, not before 19.00 San Jose (03.00 Tuesday UK).
Shown on Prime Video https://amzn.to/3zWuEzJ (https://t.co/bnP3VtFK4L?amp=1)

[suttontennis]

WTA San Jose, Mubadala Classic, R32:
18 year old Brit Emma Raducanu WR184 (CH179) takes on 32 year old Zhang Shuai WR51 (CH23) from China, in her first WTA Tour event (and match!) since her stunning run to R4 of Wimbledon 2021.
H2H is 0-0. (https://www.wtatennis.com/tournament/703/san-jose/2021/scores/LS026#headtohead)

The match is scheduled for Monday 2/8/21, not before 19.00 San Jose (03.00 Tuesday UK).
Shown on Prime Video https://amzn.to/3zWuEzJ (https://t.co/bnP3VtFK4L?amp=1)

Zhang wins 6-3 6-2

[Sallydaisy]

Experience over age ....

At least now perhaps Emma can move 'down' to the £100k events (Challengers) which is where her current ranking places her and where there'll be less hype whilst she finds her feet on the WTA tour.

[exislander]

I watched some of this match - Emma played some good shots, looked to be enjoying it, still smiling at the end. She does not give up easily, held serve from 0-40, 0-4 in second set. I am sure she will continue to progress at the lower levels.

[JAMES4578]

Tough draw though hoped Emma might do a bit better, all part of learning curve though.

[Sallydaisy]

Emma entered Qualifying in the WTA 100k Landsville (USA) event (Challenger equivalent to ATP). As 6th seed she has just won her FQR match, by 6'2, 6'3, against former top 25 player and 12th Q seed Mona Barthel GER WR 213 (CH 23 in 2013).

[JAMES4578]

Good start for Emma, well done!

[exislander]

Emma has just won her R1 match 7-6 6-2 against a player ranked about 60 places higher. I watched quite a lot of this match and was intrigued by their differing attitudes to poor line calling. Emma argued with the umpire at 3-3 in tiebreak (could have been 4-2) but then won 4 of the next 5 points. Her opponent was already a break down in second set, disputed a call, muttered a bit and Emma eventually got the double break and served for the match.

[exislander]

Emma wins another match 3-6 6-0 6-1 to reach last eight.

[Sallydaisy]

From Tennis on Telly (https://twitter.com/tennisontelly) - Landisville Quarter Finals
Q Emma Raducanu, WR184(CH179) v [3] Nuria Pazzizas-Diaz WR111(CH108)
It's the 3rd match after a 15:00 start (UK time) and can be watched on 2 livestreams.
https://youtu.be/InvmPuy6MzQ (https://t.co/IGEa1AFjtf?amp=1) or https://live.itftennis.com/en/live-streams/ (https://t.co/0QbEKBgKVv?amp=1)

There's also a British player in the doubles Quarter-Finals, not before 9pm UK:
Samantha Murray Sharan/Valeria Savinkyh vs Anna Kalinskaya/Clara Tauson

Clara Tauson is a contempory of Emma's and a potential SF opponent if they both get that far.

Play in Landisville had to be stopped yesterday due to the high temperatures and extreme heat rule. Some players struggled in R1 with the heat, including Coco Vanderveghe who won her R1 match but retired overnight to give a W/O to Gorgodze, Emma's R2 opponent.

[Sallydaisy]

Emma has been given a Wild Card into the Chicago WTA125k (Challenger level) event next week. twitter.com/ChiTennisFest (https://twitter.com/ChiTennisFest) www.chicagotennisfestival.com/ (https://www.chicagotennisfestival.com/)

She is entered into Qualifying for the US Open starting the week after that, w/c 22nd August.

[exislander]

From Tennis on Telly (https://twitter.com/tennisontelly) - Landisville Quarter Finals
Q Emma Raducanu, WR184(CH179) v [3] Nuria Pazzizas-Diaz WR111(CH108)
It's the 3rd match after a 15:00 start (UK time) and can be watched on 2 livestreams.
https://youtu.be/InvmPuy6MzQ (https://t.co/IGEa1AFjtf?amp=1) or https://live.itftennis.com/en/live-streams/ (https://t.co/0QbEKBgKVv?amp=1)


Play in Landisville had to be stopped yesterday due to the high temperatures and extreme heat rule. Some players struggled in R1 with the heat, including Coco Vanderveghe who won her R1 match but retired overnight to give a W/O to Gorgodze, Emma's R2 opponent.

I had wondered why there had been long delays on both days - guessed it was weather related. Emma looked to be coping with conditions better than opponent. I had been watching on bet365.

[Sallydaisy]

Heat warning again today between 11am and 7pm local time. Means most matches will be delayed.

[Sallydaisy]

Might not be any play at all today!!! There's still an extreme heat warning in the area but they now have heavy rainfall, thunder and lightning!!!
:rain:

[Sallydaisy]

So, Saturday 14th August and there's a lot of catching up to do in Landisville, so potentially 2 matches for any player winning their QF. And some are involved in doubles too ...

Emma is 2nd match on court 7 and the winner will play 4th match on Stadium.
Sam/partner is 5th match on court 7.
https://hempfieldrec.com/usta-pro-circuit-tournament-overview/tournament-information/daily-schedule/


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[Sallydaisy]

So, Saturday 14th August and there's a lot of catching up to do in Landisville, so potentially 2 matches for any player winning their QF. And some are involved in doubles too ...

Emma is 2nd match on Court 7 and the winner will play 4th match on Stadium.
Sam/partner is 5th match on Court 7.
https://hempfieldrec.com/usta-pro-circuit-tournament-overview/tournament-information/daily-schedule/
The 1st match on Court 7 has gone to a 3rd set ... so about an hour before she plays.
I find Flashscores easiest to follow: https://www.flashscore.co.uk/tennis/

[Jane]

I was trying to watch on Bet365, but although there is a "play" button nothing happens. Maybe no cameras on that court - pictures from Cincy are OK.

[Sallydaisy]

That court (7) is being shown on the ITF website here:
https://live.itftennis.com/en/live-streams/video.php?vid=28655274

So, that'll be the best way to watch Emma as the screen size is quite reasonable and you can make it full screen. Haddad has just lost serve so Kerkhove is serving at *4-0.

Haddad broke back ... *1-4.

[Jane]

Thanks. Sally - didn't realise. :dunce:

[Sallydaisy]

Thanks. Sally - didn't realise. :dunce:
Couple of links earlier in the thread about Landisville. I haven't checked out the You Tube one - that might be Bet365???

Anyhow ... Kerkhove finally won the match so Emma will be on soon.
I have washing and cooking to do so shall be following intermittently!

Good Luck Emma!
:GBflag:

[exislander]

I was trying to watch on Bet365, but although there is a "play" button nothing happens. Maybe no cameras on that court - pictures from Cincy are OK.

Bet365 I think only streams when a match is actually being played - and stops immediately one is finished. Emma's match is on now and I discovered a few days ago that they now have a button on screen to make it full screen which used to be difficult to do.

[Sallydaisy]

Emma held, broke and held for a 3-0 lead in the 1st set.

[Sallydaisy]

Ahhh, Emma broken ... back on serve. 3-2.

[Jane]

Bet365 I think only streams when a match is actually being played - and stops immediately one is finished. Emma's match is on now and I discovered a few days ago that they now have a button on screen to make it full screen which used to be difficult to do.

I was actually trying to watch the match before Emma, but there was no picture - perhaps because there was no British interest.

[exislander]

Aw match over - retirement! According to TNNS

[Jan]

:sad:

[Sallydaisy]

Aw match over - retirement! According to TNNS
No reason yet known.

[JAMES4578]

Certainly a pity in any case, hopefully will find out more.

[Helen40]

Apparently heat exhaustion. :-(

[exislander]

Emma has obviously recovered. In Chicago she has taken out top seed Alison Van Uytvanck, ranked 60, in 2 sets 7-6(7) 6-3. Well done!

[JAMES4578]

Certainly a good win, well done Emma!

[Jane]

Emma, playing Burel in Chicago, took the first set 6-2 and leads 2-1 in the second

[exislander]

6-2 7-5 Emma is good at fighting back when she is down.

[Jane]

Emma wins 6-2, 7-5. Well done :cheer::cheer::cheer:

[exislander]

With that win Emma is up to 168 in live ranking, overtaking Fran Jones who is 172.

[JAMES4578]

Good for Emma, well done!

[Sallydaisy]

Emma was broken in the 1st set but broke back as Niemeier was serving for it at *5-3.
Emma now serving *4-5, needs to hold serve.
And does for 5-5.

[Sallydaisy]

Emma forces a tiebreak, Julie serving for 1st and immediately broken.
*0-1, her1-1* broke back on Emma's serve
2-1*
*2-2
*3-2
3-3*

[Sallydaisy]

First set to Emma 7-6(4)
Well done, let's have another one!

[exislander]

Opponent has retired! Emma moves on.

[Sallydaisy]

Neimeier retired after losing the 1st set.
Raducanu through to the SemiFinal by W/O.

From Steven (https://mobile.twitter.com/GBtennis)@GBtenn (https://mobile.twitter.com/GBtennis)·13m (https://mobile.twitter.com/GBtennis/status/1428847684547399688)

Chicago WTA 125 Challenger QF: (WC) @EmmaRaducanu (https://mobile.twitter.com/EmmaRaducanu)
came from *2-5 down in the 1st set against (Q) Jule Niemier GER WR 150 (CH 140 last month) to win it 7-4 in the tiebreak :-) and the German has now retired

[Sallydaisy]

Semi-Final: not before 18.30 UK
WC Emma Raducanu GBR, WR174 v Clare Liu USA, WR 107(CH105)

[Jane]

Emma takes the first set 7-6 :thumbup:

[Sallydaisy]

Emma takes the first set 7-6 :thumbup:
She did really well ... was 0-3 at the start and came back strong to break and lead 4-3.
Shame about having to go to the tie-break but she battled through to win it.
2 mini-breaks each way so it was very tight ...

Next set ...
:peace:

[exislander]

It is very close. A couple of service breaks each took it to a tie break where Emma was the stronger.

[Sallydaisy]

Emma dropped serve in the opening game of the 2nd set. So far hasn't managed to come back from that and is currently 1-4 but just had 40-15* on the Liu serve ... and has a break back and will serve next at *2-4.
So it ain't over yet by a long way.

[cazza99]

Is there a stream anywhere?

[Jane]

Is there a stream anywhere?

Bet365

[Jane]

Second set to Liu - 6-4

[exislander]

Emma held, broke and just held again so 3-0 - but there are many deuces.

is it raining now? lines being dried after umpire checked.

It is taking as long to dry the CHICAGO letters at the back of the court!

[Jane]

Play continues

[exislander]

Emma at 5-0 Liu having MTO

[Jane]

Emma takes the third set 6-1...very well done.:cheer::cheer::cheer:

[Jan]

:bravo::GBflag:

[RosieBear]

Wow, wow, wow, well done Emma :cheer: Only followed on LS but could tell it was a gritty effort :clap: All the way! :cheer:

[Nessie]

And she won - 3rd set 6-1. Well done Emma!

[Sallydaisy]

Caramba!!! Well played Emma!
:yahoo:
Into the Final to play Tauson. The following from Steven on Twitter:-

(WC) Emma Raducanu will play Clara Tauson DEN WR 99 (CH 90 in May)
H2H 1-3 but 1-0 in seniors:
L in 3, Copenhagen 18U G4 2017
L 2&1, Roland Garros girls' 2018
L in 3, Traralgon ITF 18U G1 2019
W 4&2, Sunderland W25 2020

[exislander]

Live ranking Emma at 150, Harriet 151.

[JAMES4578]

Certainly looks like it was a gutsy win and credit to Emma , all the best for final!

[Sallydaisy]

WTA125k Chicago Final - 19.00 UK time. Not televised.

[Sallydaisy]

There's a guy on Twitter who is posting updates live about the match.
Let's start with the weather!

Absolutely beautiful day in Chicago. Clear skies, 79F/26C, not humid, bit of a breeze

[Sallydaisy]

Emma broken in the opening game although she had a game point herself.
*0-1

[Sallydaisy]

Emma broken in the opening game although she had a game point herself.
*0-1

1-1, Emma broke back so on serve.

[exislander]

It does look breezy.

[Sallydaisy]

First set to Tauson 6-1.
:sad:

As Steven pointed out, Clara was deffo the favourite coming into the match given her higher ranking and greater experience on the WTA Tour.

Anyways - still more tennis to play!

[Sallydaisy]

Umbrella malfunction halts play!!!

[Sallydaisy]

Break, break, break.
Emma to serve at *2-1 up after the change of ends.

[Sallydaisy]

Finally a service hold for Emma! *3-1 up, 2nd set

[Jane]

Emma 5-2 up in the second set and about to serve

[Sallydaisy]

2nd set to Emma 6-2!!!

Into the decider - which of these 2 talented 18year olds will blink first?

[Jane]

:cheer::cheer:

Raining in Winston Salem!!:sad:

[Sallydaisy]

Chicago racketeer:

Tauson left court during the set break, Raducanu stayed. I see two bananas, uneaten, next to Tauson's chairs. Also two bananas next to Raducanu's, but one is eaten, I believe. That's the banana update.

[JAMES4578]

Emma now a break up in 3nd at 2-0, hopefully can keep it going!

[Sallydaisy]

Tauson holds. Emma to serve next at *2-1 up.
Just needs to hold her serve 4 more times and as quickly as possible so Clara can't get into a groove.

[Gary D]

She's got a better temperament than Tauson, & is good at being aggressive when the opportunity arises.

[Sallydaisy]

From Twitter:

Chicago Tennis Racketeer@TennisRacketeer· 1m

Tauson gets heckled a bit by some fan, exchanges a few words, responds by nailing the baseline for a winner, then gives a tight nod and glares daggers in the fan's direction. Despite Tauson's excellent shot placement, Raducanu breaks, is serving up 3-2 third.

[JAMES4578]

Unfortunately Emma broken back and now 3-4, hopefully responds well!

[Gary D]

Credit where due....Tauson gets her mind back on it.

[Gary D]

Those that are watching it..... Raducanu with a leg injury?

[Sallydaisy]

Emma held for 4 all, not watching so is there a MTO?

[Sallydaisy]

Tauson held for 5-4. Crunch time for Emma.

[Gary D]

Raducanu under a lot of pressure at 3-4 down......defending gamely then plays an acute crosscourt angled forehand slice that wins the point. Tauson stands still with hands on hips for at least 15 seconds, - obviously thinking "How the **** did you make that?" :clap:

[Sallydaisy]

:gold::crying:

Tauson wins the title 6-1, 2-6, 6-4
Shame for Emma who was ahead in that 3rd set.

Next up for her is Qualifying for the USO.

[Gary D]

Tauson takes 3rd set 6-4. Good quality match in a strong wind.

[JAMES4578]

See Emma has lost 6-4 in decider , pity but still a good run and a lot to be positive about!

[Jane]

Sadly Emma didn't win, but very well done getting to the final :thumbup: :clap::clap:

[exislander]

Still a very good week for Emma, reaching the final as a wild card and moving several places up in ranking.

[RosieBear]

What a shame. She'll be disappointed, having beaten her before, but always think an early lead (in decider or tiebreak) is a double edged sword. Didn't go Emma's way tonight but huge future awaits.

[Jan]

Not to be, but a very good week for Emma.

[Sallydaisy]

Despite the loss the results this week are encouraging for her ranking.
All the following from Steven on Twitter:-

The new WTA singles rankings confirm that Emma is now a top 150 player after making the Chicago WTA 125 final :-) - she rises 24 places to exactly 150 and from GB no. 5 to GB no. 3, though Harriet Dart is just 1 place/2 points behind her.

The GB top two are getting closer too, with Heather up 5 at 62 :-) but Johanna only just holding onto a place in the top 50, down 11 at 47 as last year's Cincy-in-NY SF points come off.

[banskogirl]

Despite the loss the results this week are encouraging for her ranking.
All the following from Steven on Twitter:-

The new WTA singles rankings confirm that Emma is now a top 150 player after making the Chicago WTA 125 final :-) - she rises 24 places to exactly 150 and from GB no. 5 to GB no. 3, though Harriet Dart is just 1 place/2 points behind her.

The GB top two are getting closer too, with Heather up 5 at 62 :-) but Johanna only just holding onto a place in the top 50, down 11 at 47 as last year's Cincy-in-NY SF points come off.

Well done to Emma! Hopefully the closeness to Harriet will help both of them :)

[exislander]

Emma plays US Open QR1 on Wednesday.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/58324990

[Jane]

She is on ct. 11 at 4.00pm (UK time) On Prime.

[exislander]

6-1 first set and breaks immediately in second.

[Jane]

Emma gets the win - 6-1, 6-2. Well done!:cheer::cheer:

[Jan]

Excellent :bravo::GBflag:

[JAMES4578]

Comfortable win, well done Emma!

[banskogirl]

Well done Emma!

[Jane]

Emma wins 6-3, 7-5 - well done!:cheer::cheer:

[exislander]

Another good win, in very hot conditions.

[themass15]

Glad she got it done in two sets, given the heat

[Jan]

Perhaps they could share some of the heat with us!!
Well done Emma :clap:

[themass15]

Well done Emma on getting to the main draw!

[JAMES4578]

Decisive win to qualify, well done Emma!

[RosieBear]

Well done Emma :clap: she comes through her debut here against Voegele 6-2 6-3. She's such a joy to watch, what a game - the movement, ball striking, timing - really reminds me of Kei. Keep going Emma you little firecracker :cheer:

[Jan]

Fabulous! Well done Emma :GBflag:

[Gary D]

She was good, - a few awareness/flare touches that Voegele did not expect. :clap:

[Sallydaisy]

Fantastic news, I'll have to watch on catch up on Prime 'cos only just out of a meeting!

[JAMES4578]

Certainly Emma was impressive, just a bit tight serving it out but understandable- well done!

[themass15]

What a joy Emma is to watch, such a breath of fresh air

[cazza99]

Well done Emma :clap:

[exislander]

Just watched the replay - a very enjoyable match to watch.

[patmoren]

Emma is on fire at the moment, Great to see these promising youngsters making progress in the big tournaments. Long may it continue!!

[banskogirl]

Well done Emma, what an enjoyable match! :popcorn:

She is just really likeable :)

[exislander]

Emma breaks first game!

[Jane]

Leading 5-1 in the first set!!

[Jane]

Emma takes the first set 6-2 - well done!!:thumbup:

[Rosalind]

She's a different class from every other British woman I've seen. I've been waiting, and hoping, for the man who would replace Andy. Turns out it's going to be a woman. I don't think I'm being premature.

[Sallydaisy]

Emma breaks straightaway in the 2nd set. Serving next at *1-0

[Jane]

Emma wins 6-2, 6-4 .....brilliant!!:yahoo:

[exislander]

6-2 6-4 that was so good!

[RosieBear]

:bravo: Emma. Looked forward to her match all day and she didn't disappoint. Obviously no guarantees, but if she stays healthy we are watching a superstar in the making :clap:

[Jan]

Brilliant!! Well done Emma :bravo::GBflag:

[JAMES4578]

Great performance from Emma,dominated Zhang (who beat her fairly comfortably in San Jose not so long ago) for much of the match and whilst got a bit if a challenge in the closing stages stayed strong-well done! Seems to have real tactical awareness too which is good to see.

[banskogirl]

Woohoo Emma :jitterbug:

so focused! :dance:

Really looking forward to her next match and her future!

[Sallydaisy]

US Open R3: Emma Raducanu v Sara Sorribes Tormo
Court 17: 2nd match after a 12noon(5pm UK) start (after Seppi v Otte)

[Sallydaisy]

ER opens proceedings with a service hold. 1-0

[Jane]

Breaks - 2-0 :thumbup:

[Sallydaisy]

ER breaks and holds for 3-0, a good start against a tricky player like SST.

[Sallydaisy]

4-0 ... and another break.
:GBflag:

According to Tim Henman (courtside) it's hotter today so the balls are flying.
Hopefully that won't work against ER .

[Rosalind]

Wow, her matches are quick. We are not used to this ! :superman:

[Sallydaisy]

ER holds for 5-0. This is amazing against SST!

[Jane]

5-0 - what power!!!

[Jane]

First set to Emma 6-0 Fabulous!!!

[Sallydaisy]

:jitterbug::jitterbug::jitterbug:

Wow! 6-0 is an incredible score against SST.

Keep it going Ems!
:GBflag:

[exislander]

This is just so good!

[Sallydaisy]

Stay focussed Emma!
It's easy for nerves/tiredness to allow mistakes but all she needs to do is keep holding her own serve!
Quite astonishing play from the 18year old Brit to be 6-0 and 3-0 up in the 2nd set.

[Sallydaisy]

Emma Raducanu - 1 game away from the USO last 16.
Leads 6-0, 5-0. Incredible.

[Jane]

5-0 now - amazing!!

[david1610]

No need for any emmacoaster icon methinks! ;)

[Sallydaisy]

SST finally holds a service game, for 1-5, forcing Emma to serve out the match.
??? nerves ???
:sofa::nailbiter::GBflag:

[Sallydaisy]

30-30 ... it's getting tight. Emma needs to get over the line pronto.

[Sallydaisy]

:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

What a stunning shot to finish the match!!!
Emma Raducanu takes the world #41 Sara Sorribes Tormo to the bakery ...
:breadstick::breadstick:

6-0, 6-1. Stunning scoreline given that this is the same SST
who defeated Ash Barty at the Olympics a few weeks ago.

4th round of the US Open for ER ... fantastic tennis, so well deserved.

[Jane]

:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo: Fantastic win for Emma - 6-0, 6-1

[Sallydaisy]

From twitter:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E-d4SXtWYBEz2Rd?format=jpg&name=240x240

[RosieBear]

What on earth have we just watched...nothing, that was other-worldly. Not enough superlatives for Emma. Enthralling player and smart as they come. The real deal, so exciting :clap::clap::clap:

[Jan]

Just WOW!!!!!!

[Sallydaisy]

From Mike Dickson on Twitter:

Sarah Sorribes Tormo is ranked 41 and won 29 matches this year.
She's just been totally outclassed by Emma Raducanu, through to last 16 of US Open
for loss of one game. One of the more extraordinary performances I've seen from a GB player.
From JeuSetMaths (https://twitter.com/JeuSetMaths) some Stats:

The first US Open of Emma Raducanu WR150:
Q1 beats Schoofs (285) 6/1 6/2
Q2 beats Bolkvadze (167) 6/3 7/5
Q3 beats Sherif (96) 6/1 6/4
R1 beats Voegele (128) 6/2 6/3
R2 beats Zhang (49) 6/2 6/4
R3 beats Sorribes Tormo (41) 6/0 6/1
2.3 games conceded on average per set



From Steven on Twitter:

I think it's fair to say that Emma Raducanu has already had the best first year in slam main draws for a British woman for 64 years, since 16-year-old Christine Truman lost in R1 at Roland Garros but then made the Wimbledon SFs and R3 at the US Open in 1957

Also, for those who like more obscure stats, I have found another British woman (there may yet be more) who won at least 3 matches in each of their first two slam main draws - Maud Watson, who won the first two slams ever held (Wimbledon 1884 & 1885)

[exislander]

I know it is still early days in Emma's career but watching her matches and seeing her ability to steamroller much more experienced players I remember another young player who was so impressive at the start of her career - Steffi Graf. I am not saying that Emma will reach those heights but she is making a very good start in what I am sure will be a very successful career.

[banskogirl]

Well done Emma! A joy to watch and stress free!

Hardly knew what to do while watching, didn't even have time to stress :cheer: everything about her is lovely:dance: she seems to have an unfolding plan for every point.

[JAMES4578]

It was phenomenal performamce from Emma, totally dominated the much more experienced Sorribes Tormo , the highest ranked opponent she has faced. Could have beeen double bagel but understandable there would be some nerves. A surprise as it will be Shelby Rogers she will face in the last 16 who has just beaten top seed Ash Barty 6-2,1-6,7-6 having been 5-2 down in the 3rd.

[cazza99]

Emma is second on Arthur Ashe on Monday.

[RoastLamb]

Go Emma!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[lovetennis]

Good luck Emma :GBflag::GBflag::GBflag:

[lovetennis]

Six games in a row to take the 1st set 6-2. Emma really is the real deal :thumbup:

[exislander]

Unbelieveable!

[lovetennis]

4-0 2nd set. Go Emma :jitterbug:

[lovetennis]

:bravo::bravo: Emma

[cazza99]

:clap: :clap: :yahoo:

[Jane]

:cheer::cheer::cheer:

[RosieBear]

Wow. Wow. Wow. So impressive. Another match in which Emma wins 11 games in a row and she wasn't even at her very best. She takes the ball soooooo early, suffocates opponents who get increasingly panicked. Love her play, she's relentless :clap::clap::clap: