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Metro
5 days ago
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- Metro
Emma Raducanu makes worrying comment ahead of Washington Open semi-final clash
Emma Raducanu has made a worrying admission ahead of her semi-final clash against Anna Kalinskaya at the Washington Open on Saturday. The British tennis star has reached the last four at a WTA Tour event for the first time this year and has been in brilliant form at the American tournament. Raducanu stunned seventh-seed Marta Kostyuk before knocking out four-time major champion Naomi Osaka and former world No.3 Maria Sakkari. Next up is a showdown with Russia's Kalinskaya – and ahead of that match – Raducanu admits she is 'really struggling' with the heat in Washington. Temperatures reached 36 degrees during Raducanu's 6-4 7-5 win over Sakkari on Friday, with the Briton saying the conditions felt like 'you have just opened an oven and it just stayed open and your head is in there'. Raducanu, looking to reach her first WTA Tour final since winning the US Open four years ago, said in her press conference: 'I would like to say I'm pretty good in the heat, for the most part, but I was really struggling today. 'It was one of the toughest matches conditions-wise I have ever played in. Those points in the second set, I was getting a bit wobbly. I'm just happy I could close it out and it was two sets.' Raducanu had her vitals checked in a medical timeout late into the second set during her win over Sakkari. The 22-year-old had only just broken Sakkari's serve when the doctor was called onto the court. 'It was brutal today,' Raducanu added. 'Thank you to everyone for coming out and sitting through the heat. 'It's incredibly difficult playing, but actually, when I've sat and watched matches, in the heat when you're not moving, it's even harder. 'It's for sure physical, because if you don't have the abilities then your body will fail you. But at a certain point, it then becomes mental. 'I knew after the first or second game, it was such a long match, the first set was over an hour. 'It is mental and you just have to enjoy suffering as bad as that sounds, you just know you have to leave it all out on the court until you probably drop. More Trending 'I'm not feeling the best right now, so I just need to go and speak to the doctors.' The two players are set to lock horns around 9pm UK time today (Saturday, July 26) with the clash being shown live on Sky Sports Tennis. Sky Sports subscribers can also stream the match online via the Sky Sports website and app. MORE: Who's next for Oleksandr Usyk? Joseph Parker could get his shot but a third fight with Tyson Fury cannot be ruled out MORE: 'I'm sorry?' – Cameron Norrie surprised by 'disgusting' Emma Raducanu question during Wimbledon press conference MORE: Wimbledon respond to Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper complaints over key change
Telegraph
6 days ago
- Sport
- Telegraph
Washington Open: Raducanu wins first set of quarter-final against Sakkari
Latest updates Eugene Allen live updates. Chris Bascombe 25 July 2025 6:21pm 6:21PM Raducanu* 6-4, 1-1 Sakkari Raducanu races to a 30-0 lead after some good play from the baseline, before Sakkari cracks a forehand return down the line for a clean winner. Another good serve to the body sees the Greek go long with the return to hand Raducanu two game points. The Briton seals the game with an ace. 6:18PM Second set: Raducanu 6-4, 0-1 Sakkari* Sakkari gets the second set started with a good hold to 30. 6:15PM First set all about fighting spirit Raducanu played brilliant tennis in her first two rounds in Washington. That first set was all about her fighting spirit. Not sure we'd have seen that ability to withstand a physical barrage in tough conditions this time last year. 6:12PM Raducanu wins set one 6-4 Raducanu, serving for the first set, wins the opening point before Sakkari draws level at 15-15. A good serve to the body moves the scoreboard to 30-15. An ace brings up two set points! Sakkari saves one with a forehand winner down the line but is unabele to save the second. Advantage Raducanu in this quarter-final! Emma Raducanu claims the first set against Maria Sakkari 🔥💪 — Sky Sports Tennis (@SkySportsTennis) July 25, 2025 6:08PM Fatigue a factor for the server Fatigue a huge factor for the player serving. It's going to feel like a gruelling journey ahead for whoever loses the first set, as the debilitating heat is obviously a big influence on this match. 6:06PM Raducanu 5-4 Sakkari* Sakkari goes wide with a backhand then double-faults to give Raducanu an early 0-30 advantage. The Briton then nets a forehand to go 15-30. Good baseline play sees Sakkari finish the point with a well-timed inside-out forehand winner down the line. A massive backhand winner return brings up break point for Raducanu and the Briton takes it! Raducanu will serve for this opening set after the sitdown. 6:01PM Raducanu* 4-4 Sakkari Sakkari races to a 0-30 lead thanks to some aggressive baseline play. Raducanu gets on the board following a wild Sakkari forehand. The Greek then nets a drive volley on the forehand wing which brings the game to 30-30 before a lovely backhand return winner gets Sakkari to 30-40. Raducanu saves break point then throws in a double fault to hand Sakkari a second break point. And Sakkari breaks as Raducanu double-faults again! 5:54PM Raducanu 4-3 Sakkari* Sakkari gets things started with an ace before Raducanu draws an error from the Greek on the backhand wing. Sakkari then goes wide with a forehand to give Raducanu a look in before a good first serve moves the score to 30-30. Raducanu then toys with Sakkari from the baseline to bring up break point but the world No 90 quickly snuffs it out with an ace. A nice exchange from the back of the court ends with a lovely Sakkari volley but the Greek is unable to close out the game as she goes wide with a drop-volley effort. Advantage Raducanu as Sakkari goes long with a forehand. And Raducanu breaks again! 5:46PM Raducanu* 3-3 Sakkari After exchanging the first couple of points, Raducanu goes long with a forehand to fall 15-30 behind. A good serve to the body sees the Briton draw level at 30-30 and another brings up game point. And the Briton seals it with another fine serve out wide.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Emma Raducanu Defeats Naomi Osaka at Citi Open to Set Up Quarterfinal Clash With Maria Sakkari
E Tired of too many ads? go ad free now mma Raducanu and Naomi Osaka faced off each other on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at the Citi Open in Washington, DC. Emma Raducanu beat Naomi Osaka in the match, showing great control. The match was full of energy. After this win, Raducanu moved into the quarterfinals to face Maria Sakkari next. Emma Raducanu beats Naomi Osaka at Citi Open 2025 Emma Raducanu at the Citi Open in Washington, DC, accomplished a remarkable feat on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka in the Round of 16, the 2021 US Open victor in straight sets. The game went almost one hour and twenty-five minutes. While Osaka fought to keep consistency throughout the game, Emma Raducanu displayed amazing form and confidence. This triumph sends Raducanu to the quarterfinals, where Maria Sakkari next resides. No. 7 Marta Kostyuk had already broken, winning that match 7-6, 6-4 earlier on Tuesday, July 22. She continued to perform well against Osaka. Her first-serve point percentage was 74%; she never lost a service game. Additionally, she recovered Osaka's break points. Raducanu performed shrewdly under pressure, especially at key moments. Emma Raducanu shines in service games, Naomi Osaka struggles Having defeated Elise Mertens in the first round, Naomi Osaka could not keep that form into the second round. Emma Raducanu played with high energy and intelligent judgments. She hit her second serves with power and confidence; she only made one double fault. Also Read: Speaking with Sky Sports Tennis after the game, Raducanu provided her thoughts on the feat: 'I felt it was going to be a really difficult match. Naomi's won four Slams, been world No. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 1, and she's so dangerous. On hard courts, she's very strong. I knew I had to play really well and manage my service games. I'm proud I did that.' She also talked about her bold second serves, saying: 'If you float the second serve, then nobody's gonna crunch it, and I'll be behind in the point. So I had to trust my abilities on the second serve, and I went for it.' Emma Raducanu's next obstacle will be against Maria Sakkari on Friday, July 25. Also looking to make her first semifinal of the year is Maria Sakkari, once rated at No. 3 globally. Maria Sakkari will face Emma Raducanu on Friday in Washington, DC, for a spot in the semifinals. Both players are looking for their first major success of the 2025 season. FAQs 1. Who won between Emma Raducanu and Naomi Osaka? Emma Raducanu beat Naomi Osaka in straight sets at the 2025 Citi Open. 2. Where was the Emma Raducanu vs Naomi Osaka match played? The match was played in Washington, DC, at the Citi Open. 3. Who will Emma Raducanu face next? In the quarterfinals, Raducanu will face Maria Sakkari.
Wales Online
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Wales Online
Carlos Alcaraz refuses to be friends with Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner
Carlos Alcaraz refuses to be friends with Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner Carlos Alcaraz lost to Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon final on Sunday and the Spaniard has explained why his relationship with the Italian will never be close Jannik Sinner of Italy poses with the Gentlemen's Singles Trophy alongside Carlos Alcaraz of Spain (Image: 2025 Getty Images ) Carlos Alcaraz has revealed why a close friendship with his Wimbledon final opponent, Jannik Sinner, is unlikely. Before the two-time defending champion lost to the world's top-ranked player in their SW19 showdown, Alcaraz acknowledged that their on-court rivalry will always come between them. Alcaraz lost to Sinner in a rematch of their epic French Open final last month. On that occasion, Alcaraz claimed a gruelling five-set win after saving three championship points, with the match lasting five hours and 29 minutes. This time around, Sinner triumphed 4-6 6-4 6-4 6-4. Despite a deep-seated respect between them, Alcaraz believes their competitive dynamic will prevent a close friendship from blossoming, potentially setting the tone for a decade-long rivalry. The 22 year old Spaniard shared his thoughts on their relationship with Sky Sports Tennis last year, saying: "Once we are on tour, travelling, at tournaments, on site, we are with our teams and on our own, so we don't speak too much. "But when we can, we talk a little bit besides tennis, about life. But not too much. It means we have a good relationship but we are not close friends. I think the respect we have puts us in a position that we have a really good relationship.", reports the Express. Article continues below Alcaraz maintained his position during Sinner's three-month suspension, which concluded in May following a doping violation involving the steroid clostebol last year. The Italian claimed accidental contamination by a member of his team and settled the matter with WADA. The young talent was surprised at the support he received following his suspension, noting that some unexpected figures reached out, whilst others remained quiet. After his return, Sinner remarked: "I received messages from players I didn't expect and I didn't receive anything from others I could expect something from." Alcaraz revealed that he had not been in contact with Sinner throughout the sanction. According to Marca, his stance was clear: "I haven't spoken to him during his disqualification. Everyone looks out for themselves." The Spanish player further commented on their professional relationship, saying: "We are not very close. In the end we are also rivals and I can't have a close friendship with a person I want to beat." Despite the competitive nature of their relationship, Alcaraz expressed his respect for Sinner, admiring his achievements post-suspension and conveying happiness at his return to the tour. He empathised with Sinner's feelings of disappointment but concluded, "I have great respect for him. What he is doing now after being out for three months is incredible. I was very happy to see him back on the circuit. It's normal for him to feel disappointed. But it is what it is." Alcaraz's viewpoint mirrors that of Djokovic towards Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. The 38 year old Serbian, who plans to continue playing despite his significant loss to Sinner, once commented about Nadal in Corriere Della Sera: "Nadal is only a year older than me, we are both Geminis. At first we even went to dinner together, twice. But even with him, friendship is impossible." Article continues below Regarding Federer, he stated: "We have never been friends. Between rivals, it is not possible, but we have never been enemies. "I've always had respect for Federer, he was one of the greatest of all time. He had an extraordinary impact, but I've never been close to him. ".
Wales Online
13-07-2025
- Sport
- Wales Online
Carlos Alcaraz and Yannik Sinner make feelings clear on each other amid controversy
Carlos Alcaraz and Yannik Sinner make feelings clear on each other amid controversy The pair are set to face off in the final at Wimbledon Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will do battle in the 2025 men's singles final at Wimbledon on Sunday (Image: Getty Images ) Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are set to resume their ongoing rivalry on Sunday afternoon in the Wimbledon final. Alcaraz is going in search of a third-straight title at SW19, having reached the final courtesy of a semi-final win over Taylor Fritz, with world number one Sinner earning his place by sweeping aside Novak Djokovic. It's something a rematch following last month's French Open, where Alcaraz saved three championship points before battling back to win an epic five-set contest that lasted just under five-and-a-half hours. Sinner, 23, has never won at Wimbledon, but will likely be full of confidence heading into this final, which many people believe is merely the latest instalment in a fierce rivalry. As it happens, there is a fair amount of respect between the two players, although it seems they have made something of an effort to keep each other at arm's length. Indeed, Alcaraz has already explained why the respect couldn't morph into a full-formed friendship. Article continues below He told Sky Sports Tennis last year: "Once we are on tour, travelling, at tournaments, on site, we are with our teams and on our own, so we don't speak too much. "But when we can, we talk a little bit besides tennis, about life. But not too much. It means we have a good relationship but we are not close friends. I think the respect we have puts us in a position that we have a really good relationship." His stance continued when Sinner was suspended for three months after twice testing positive for a banned anabolic steroid last year. He told Spanish newspaper Marca: "I didn't speak to him during his disqualification. Everyone looks out for themselves. 'We are not very close. In the end we are also rivals and I can't have a close friendship with a person I want to beat. 'I have great respect for him. What he is doing now after being out for three months is incredible. I was very happy to see him back on the circuit. It's normal for him to feel disappointed. But it is what it is.' Sinner doesn't appear to bothered by the Spaniard's stance, and instead says the rivalry between the pair is good for the sport. 'Six grand slams are one and a half years. It's not that big yet,' he said ahead of Sunday's final. 'This is the second consecutive Grand Slam we are in the final. I believe it's good for the sport. The more rivalries we have from now on, the better it is, because people want to see young players going against each other. 'I'm happy to be in that position, but let's see in the future. If we can make that happen for the next three, four years, then people can think about it.' Article continues below Sinner has also dismissed suggestions Alcaraz will have the mental edge following the pair's epic French Open final. 'If it would be a lot in my head, I would not be in the situation to play a final again,' he said. 'I'm very happy to share once again the court with Carlos. It's going to be difficult, I know that. But I'm looking forward to it. 'It's a different match. He is the favourite. He won here two times in a row. It's very tough to beat him on grass, but I like these challenges. I like to go head-to-head, trying to see what I can do and what I can reach.'
