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Emma Raducanu is back in action at the Eastbourne International this afternoon following her impressive victory over Jessica Pegula yesterday.
Raducanu came from a set down and saved a match point before battling past the American 4-6 7-6 (8-6) 7-5 in a match which excited and thrilled the home crowd. That victory came after a similarly impressive win over Sloane Stephens in the first round and was Raducanu’s her first-ever win over a top 10 ranked opponent.
She said: “I’m pretty drained right now but I want to thank everyone for getting me through some really difficult moments in that match. I’m really pleased with how I managed to navigate some tough situations, this match is one of the more meaningful ones to me.”
Today she takes on the No. 6 seed, Russia’s Daria Kasatkina, who defeated Wang Xinyu and Yue Yuan on her way to the quarter-finals.
Follow all the latest updates from Eastbourne below:
Emma Raducanu 2-6 0-1 Daria Kasatkina* – BREAK!
Kasatkina is just too good. Her defensive work has been fantastic and, coupled with some errors from Raducanu, it helps her break the 21-year-old and move into the lead in this second set.
Mike Jones27 June 2024 16:34
*Emma Raducanu 2-6 0-0 Daria Kasatkina
Raducanu gets to work in the second set and focuses on keeping the ball in play. Kasatkina finds the net but then drills a backhand down the line to win the next point.
The Russian whips a forehand too forcefully across court and goes wide putting Raducanu into the lead with the Brit then landing a perfect serve on the centre line for an ace. 40-15.
Oh wow! Raducanu gives up a point then looks in control of the next rally. Kasatkina defends brilliantly before stepping forward and sweeping a forehand winner past the Brit to force the game to deuce!
Mike Jones27 June 2024 16:32
*Emma Raducanu 2-6 Daria Kasatkina
Daria Kasatkina wins the first set with a strong hold of serve. She’s not had everything her own way, especially towards the end of the set and Emma Raducanu will feel a bit more confident heading into the second set.
Mike Jones27 June 2024 16:28
Emma Raducanu 2-5 Daria Kasatkina*
That will make her feel a whole heap better as she pulls off an incredible backhand slice that spins away from the Russian and extends this first set.
Can Raducanu possibly break now?
Mike Jones27 June 2024 16:24
*Emma Raducanu 1-5 Daria Kasatkina
Needing to hold serve Emma Raducanu forces deuce after saving a set point. She serves down the centre line and puts Kasatkina on the back foot only to underhit an attempted drop shot.
Kasatkina goes to advantage but is worked around the court by Raducanu. The Russian catches the wind and puts a backhand over the back.
She then sends another too long and the crowd starts to back Raducanu who moves to advantage herself. The Brit lands her first serve but hooks a forehand wide!
Mike Jones27 June 2024 16:20
*Emma Raducanu 1-5 Daria Kasatkina
Raducanu’s playing some fine shots despite trailing in the match. She goes down and scoops under the bottom of the ball with a backhand slice that brings Kasatkina up the court. The Russian’s return hits the net and Raducanu gets the point.
However, it’s the only one she manages in the game as Kasatkina holds serve.
Mike Jones27 June 2024 16:15
Emma Raducanu 1-4 Daria Kasatkina* – BREAK
Kasatkina is really taking charge. She somehow gets an awkward volley back over the net to move to advantage before another error from Raducanu gives her another break.
This set is fully in the Russian’s hands now.
Mike Jones27 June 2024 16:10
*Emma Raducanu 1-3 Daria Kasatkina
That’s good. Kasatkina’s return of serve sends Raducanu to the left and the Russian meets the return with a strong backhand down the line.
Raducanu draws level then skews a driving backhand into the net. She’s hanging in there though and going for her shots. Another rapid backhand wrongfoots Kasatkina and takes the game to 30-30.
The Brit’s accuracy from her first serve has been a potent weapon this week. She utilises it here to edge into the lead but then gets bullied in the next rally.
Kasatkina moves here from side-to-side and leaves only a difficult backhand down the line as an option. Raducanu misses it.
Mike Jones27 June 2024 16:09
*Emma Raducanu 1-3 Daria Kasatkina
Daria Kasatkina is starting to look comfortable. She’s playing effortlessly and finding the fine angles to spin the ball away from Raducanu who is made to run across the baseline.
In no time, Kasatkina is 40-0 up and holds serve as a backhand slice floats over the back of court.
Mike Jones27 June 2024 16:03
Emma Raducanu 1-2 Daria Kasatkina* – BREAK!
Raducanu saves another break point after Kasatkina gets up to advantage with a fine cross court volley. In response the Russian dominates the next rally forcing Raducanu over to the right before switching sides with a passing winner.
Kasatkina then takes the game as Raducanu puts forehand too long!
Mike Jones27 June 2024 16:02
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