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Asharq Al-Awsat
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Title Contender Andreeva Hits the Ground Running in Paris
Title contender Mirra Andreeva eased into the French Open second round with a 6-4 6-3 victory over Spain's Cristina Bucsa on Tuesday to continue her fine form this season. Andreeva, a surprise semi-finalist in Paris at the age of 17 last year, needed time to get going after quickly finding herself two breaks down and 3-0 behind in the first set. The Russian teenager had trouble finding her range with 11 unforced errors in the opening six games. "I can say she played amazingly, especially in the beginning," Andreeva said. "I felt I was playing not bad but how is it I am 0-3 behind? I told myself to keep playing." "Step by step, point by point I found my rhythm, in the end it was easier to push and stay aggressive." The sixth seed, who won back-to-back WTA 1000 titles in Dubai and Indian Wells this season, reined in her opponent, winning four consecutive games to snatch the first set with another break. Andreeva kept up the pressure, running the world number 98 ragged across the baseline and earning another break with a fierce forehand down the line to move 3-1 up. Andreeva set up a second-round match against Suzan Lamens of the Netherlands or American Ashlyn Krueger.
CNA
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
Title contender Andreeva hits the ground running in Paris
PARIS :Title contender Mirra Andreeva eased into the French Open second round with a 6-4 6-3 victory over Spain's Cristina Bucsa on Tuesday to continue her fine form this season. Andreeva, a surprise semi-finalist in Paris at the age of 17 last year, needed time to get going after quickly finding herself two breaks down and 3-0 behind in the first set. The Russian teenager had trouble finding her range with 11 unforced errors in the opening six games. "I can say she played amazing especially in the beginning," Andreeva said. "I felt I was playing not bad but how is it I am 0-3 behind? I told myself to keep playing." "Step by step, point by point I found my rhythm, in the end it was easier to push and stay aggressive." The sixth seed, who won back-to-back WTA 1000 titles in Dubai and Indian Wells this season, reined in her opponent, winning four consecutive games to snatch the first set with another break. Andreeva kept up the pressure, running the world number 98 ragged across the baseline and earning another break with a fierce forehand down the line to move 3-1 up. Andreeva set up a second-round match against Suzan Lamens of the Netherlands or American Ashlyn Krueger.
Times
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Times
Emma Raducanu starts clay-court season with a hard-earned win
Emma Raducanu's clay-court season started with a hard-earned victory that will confer crucial ranking points in her bid for a top-32 seeding at the French Open and Wimbledon. The 22-year-old was understandably a little rusty in her first match for four weeks but still had more than enough in the locker to come through the first round of the Madrid Open in straight sets. She recovered from a break down in both sets to see off Suzan Lamens, the world No73 from the Netherlands, 7-6 (7-4), 6-4 in two hours. Ranked No49 at present, this win gives Raducanu 35 points towards the approximate total of 350 that she needs to secure a grand-slam seeding this summer. This would crucially give her some protection in the
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The Independent
23-04-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Emma Raducanu vs Suzan Lamens LIVE: Raducanu kicks off clay-court campaign at Madrid Open
Emma Raducanu returns to action at the Madrid Open as she kicks off her clay-court campaign ahead of Roland Garros next month. Under the tutelage of Mark Petchey, who was in her box at the Miami Open last month, she comes up against Dutch star Suzan Lamens, who beat Raducanu's GB teammate Katie Boulter in their Billie Jean King Cup singles' encounter earlier in April. The British No. 2 produced a brilliant run in Miami, reaching her first WTA 1000 quarter-final before losing in three sets to eventual finalist and world No. 4 Jessica Pegula. Since then, the 22-year-old opted for an extended training block, pulling out of Great Britain's Billie Je an King Cup squad - who won their qualifying tie earlier this month to secure a place in the Finals - and a clay event in Rouen. Emma Raducanu vs Suzan Lamens LIVE Good morning and welcome to The Independent's live coverage of Emma Raducanu's clash with Suzan Lamens in the Madrid Open. Raducanu kicks off her clay-court campaign in the Spanish capital after missing the clay event in Rouen, hoping to continue in fine stead after a superb run at the Miami Open. She takes on Dutch player Lamens, who beat Raducanu's GB teammate Katie Boulter in their Billie Jean King Cup singles' encounter earlier in April. Follow for all the build-up and live match updates. Will Castle23 April 2025 11:30
Straits Times
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Less is more for Emma Raducanu ahead of return in Madrid
Emma Raducanu says she is raring to go in the Madrid Open, where she will kick off against Suzan Lamens. PHOTO: REUTERS Less is more for Emma Raducanu ahead of return in Madrid MADRID – Emma Raducanu will return to action at this week's Madrid Open after a mid-season break, and the former US Open champion said she is benefiting from a more focused approach to the season. The 22-year-old Briton pulled out of the Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers to rest following a run to the quarter-finals in Miami, where she needed medical attention during her defeat by eventual runner-up Jessica Pegula. Having opted for a training block instead, Raducanu is raring to go in the Spanish capital where she kicks off her campaign against Dutchwoman Suzan Lamens on April 23. 'I've realised now that less is more for me sometimes,' she told Sky Sports. 'I work really intense and really hard and can definitely be partial to overkilling it sometimes. 'It's just making sure when I'm on the court I'm maxing out for X amount of time so I can focus, and then once I'm done, I'm switching off better. 'You hear a lot that people need matches and I say the same thing. Matches definitely help, but there's a time and a place. There are other times where you need to reset and get your bearings, because the season is very long.' Raducanu's break involved working with former player Mark Petchey, continuing an informal arrangement after employing a number of coaches with little success amid form and fitness issues. 'It's pretty informal for now but is something that's going really well,' she added. 'I'm still figuring things out – what works for me, what doesn't. What gets the best out of me. For now, I'm not getting as technical as I used to maybe.' Meanwhile in men's tennis, Alexander Zverev is looking for more after celebrating his 28th birthday on April 20 by winning the Munich Open. Dressed in traditional Bavarian leather pants, the German lifted the trophy in front of an adoring home crowd that serenaded him with a heartfelt rendition of 'Happy Birthday'. The title marked his 24th career win and ended a frustrating run of early exits that had marred the start of his 2025 season. Zverev's struggles included a humbling loss to world No. 1 Jannik Sinner in the Australian Open final, followed by a string of disappointing performances that left him questioning his form. 'For several months, I've tried to understand, but I haven't got a clue what's wrong,' he admitted. 'It has been a hard time for me.' His Munich win not only brought him a long-awaited title but also pushed him up to world No. 2 in the rankings. He now holds a narrow 35-point edge over Carlos Alcaraz, who lost the final in Barcelona to Holger Rune. Looking ahead to the clay-court season, in Madrid and Rome before the French Open in late May, Zverev added: 'I don't want to talk about the past months, that's behind me. 'I want to carry the emotions from Munich into the next weeks.' REUTERS, XINHUA Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
