Emma Raducanu left to rue costly error as she crashes out of US Open – latest reaction
Raducanu Defeats Kenin 1-6, 6-3, 4-6
Raducanu is under pressure as Kenin is about to win the match with her serve.
Kenin takes the first point of the match by hitting a forehand winner that catches Raducanu off guard. Raducanu's backhand return goes out of bounds, giving Kenin a 30-0 lead.
Kenin served first but it was not returned. She then had three chances to win the match. Raducanu hit the ball too long with her backhand. Kenin won the game, set, and match.
Kenin must be very happy with her performance, but Raducanu must be feeling disappointed after her swift exit from the court.
Raducanu Beat Kenin 1-6, 6-3, 4-5*
It is a critical game for Raducanu as she tries to avoid losing the match. Kenin is hitting the ball hard and Raducanu makes a mistake, giving Kenin a 0-30 lead.
Raducanu feels relieved as she ties up the score at 30-30. A crucial point is approaching. Raducanu serves an ace down the court, taking the lead at 40-30.
And Raducanu stays in the game with a powerful backhand shot that Kenin couldn't handle.
The time is now for Raducanu.
Raducanu Rallies To Defeat Kenin
Raducanu's game got off to a strong start when Kenin made a good volley. But then Emma made a mistake with her forehand shot, hitting it too long. Instead of it being 0-30, it ended up being 15-15, giving Kenin a big opportunity to capitalize on Emma's error. It was a disappointing miss by Emma.
"Let's go!" yells Raducanu as Kenin hits a forehand shot out, tying the score at 30-30. The atmosphere is becoming intense on the court.
Kenin starts off strong with a well-placed first serve down the T that her opponent cannot return, putting her at 40-30. She follows it up with another solid serve, securing the hold. The missed shot at 0-15 may end up being the pivotal moment that determines the outcome of the match for Raducanu.
Raducanu Rallies To Defeat Kenin!
Raducanu still thinks Kenin might struggle as they near the end of the match. Raducanu wins the game without losing any points with a well-placed shot and confidently heads back to her chair. She knows she needs to break Kenin's serve as soon as possible.
Raducanu Beats Kenin 1-6, 6-3, 2-4
Kenin's impeccable serving helped her solidify her lead after gaining a break. Despite Raducanu starting off strong, the tables have quickly turned and she is now on the verge of being knocked out in the first round of the New York tournament.
Raducanu Defeats Kenin In Three Sets
Troubles for Raducanu as she hits the ball into the net, losing a point. Kenin is starting to see a chance to capitalize on this. Raducanu could use some more accurate first serves.
Kenin and Raducanu hit powerful forehand shots, gaining three opportunities to break serve. Raducanu successfully defends against the first break point, but unfortunately falls short on the second. A nervous ball toss leads to her second serve landing in the net.
Raducanu Beats Kenin 1-6, 6-3, 2-2
Raducanu made a daring choice by attempting to return Kenin's second serve, but her shot didn't reach far enough. As a result, Kenin was able to hit a cross-court backhand pass, bringing the score to 30-15.
Raducanu hit the ball into the net with her forehand, making it 40-30. Kenin made yet another mistake, allowing Raducanu to stay in the game at deuce.
Kenin's forehand is inconsistent right now. You can feel the frustration growing, and this game is starting to become crucial for whoever ultimately comes out on top.
Kenin got lucky with her shot hitting the net cord and landing just inside the baseline, catching Raducanu off guard.
Raducanu Beats Kenin In Three Set Thriller
Raducanu gestured towards her supporters with her racket after winning the game with only 15 points. She is on a roll and just needs to break her opponent's serve to really cement her lead.
Raducanu Defeats Kenin In Three Sets
Kenin made a mistake with her serve, earning her fifth double fault of the match, putting the score at 30-15. Raducanu hit an overhead smash winner after a strong defensive play to keep the point alive, bringing the score to 30-30. This is a crucial moment in the match.
Raducanu lets out a shout after Kenin makes a mistake on her backhand shot. The number of avoidable errors is increasing. However, Raducanu's chance to break Kenin's serve is stopped by a powerful forehand winner from Kenin. Kenin serves an ace and successfully holds on to her service game.
Raducanu's Impressive Competitive Spirit
Raducanu showed strong competitiveness in this match to tie the score. Although she's not playing at her highest level, she didn't give Kenin many easy points and also made her wait between points, which seemed to frustrate Kenin. Kenin, who appears to have a quick temper, lost her cool and made 16 unforced errors in that set compared to Raducanu's four errors.
Raducanu Rallies To Beat Kenin
Raducanu is dominating Kenin and a strong start could help her win. While Kenin is not playing, Raducanu gets tips from coach Nick Cavaday. This should be building on what we saw in the last set.
Kenin is still hitting the ball with power, but her shots aren't finding the right spot in the court as they did before. Raducanu holds her serve easily, keeping the momentum she has gained.
Raducanu Defeats Kenin In 3 Sets
Kenin's game is falling apart. Two consecutive double faults put her at 0-30. Raducanu takes advantage of a weak shot and hits a powerful backhand winner down the line. She now has three opportunities to win the set.
Kenin successfully stopped the first point, but was unable to save the second as Raducanu tied the match with a powerful forehand shot along the line.
Raducanu played exceptional tennis. The match is now wide open.
Raducanu Defeats Kenin In Thrilling Match
Raducanu played really well in that game, holding her serve easily. She only needs one more game to push the match into a final set tiebreaker. The British player is showing a lot of confidence and determination at the moment.
Raducanu Defeats Kenin 1-6, 4-3
Kenin makes another mistake while playing fast, resulting in a double fault and bringing the score to 15-15. Raducanu needs to find a way to disrupt Kenin's rhythm and make her rethink her strategy.
Kenin is hitting the ball to different parts of the court now and the score is now tied at deuce after she was ahead 40-15. Kenin has made 10 unforced errors in this set.
Raducanu showed amazing defensive skills, but Kenin made a mistake with a wild forehand shot, resulting in a break point. Unfortunately, Raducanu failed to return a backhand shot, missing a crucial opportunity.
This gives Kenin the opportunity to maintain serve and stay in the match.
Raducanu Beats Kenin 1-6, 4-2
Kenin was upset because Raducanu made her wait before serving on break point. When Kenin lost the game, she angrily threw the ball out of her pocket, showing her frustration and impatience.
Raducanu needs to step up her game against Kenin. She should try to hinder Kenin's progress and prevent her from gaining momentum. Control the pace of the match and dictate the terms of play.
Kenin's annoyance is still clear as Raducanu has her simplest game yet and holds her serve easily.
Raducanu Leads 1-6, 3-2 Against Kenin
Kenin expressed frustration by hitting the net cord after Raducanu got lucky with a shot. It was 15-30. Kenin then showed her skill by hitting a cross court forehand winner.
Kenin hit the ball into the net with her forehand, giving Raducanu another chance to break. Then, Kenin hit the ball into the net again with her backhand, allowing Raducanu to successfully break her serve.
Raducanu Leads 1-6, 2-2 Against Kenin
The whole game has been controlled by Kenin, leaving Raducanu constantly on the defensive and struggling to keep up. Raducanu hasn't been able to throw Kenin off or make her feel uncomfortable at any point.
Kenin hits a backhand shot that beats Raducanu, making it 30-30 in the game. The next point will be crucial. Raducanu breathes a sigh of relief when Kenin hits a backhand shot that goes out, making it 40-30. Raducanu secures a crucial hold in the game when Kenin's backhand return goes past the baseline.
Raducanu Defeats Kenin 1-6, 1-2
Kenin's strong serve down the T gives her a 40-0 advantage. She follows it up with another successful shot to secure a hold. Raducanu needs to quickly recompose herself.
Raducanu Trails Kenin In 1-6, 1-1
It is important for Raducanu to maintain her position and make Kenin uncertain. In order to achieve this, she must increase the number of first serves she makes to dominate the point.
Raducanu hits a long forehand, giving Kenin a score of 15-30. Kenin weakens Raducanu's backhand side and ends the point at the net with a forehand, earning two break points.
Raducanu missed her first serve on the first point, but was able to return Kenin's drop shot. However, she ended up hitting the ball too far.
Kenin immediately bounces back with a break of her own.
Raducanu Must Quickly Find Her Groove
Wow, Raducanu really needs to take a break in the bathroom to get herself focused. She wasn't bad in that set, but Kenin was just too strong and managed to win the important points. Raducanu seemed inexperienced, asking for help from her coaches and getting her equipment fixed. Now she has to find her groove fast in the next set.
Raducanu Wins Second Set Against Kenin
Raducanu only managed to win 15 percent of points when serving for the second time. This performance won't be enough to compete against any opponent.
Kenin is not letting Raducanu off the hook easily, but Raducanu demonstrates her strength by hitting a powerful forehand shot that lands in the corner, earning her a break point.
Raducanu hit a powerful forehand shot to win the point and break her opponent's serve. It was just what she needed at that moment!
Impressive shot by Kenin as she lands a backhand winner on the line, scoring 0-30. Raducanu didn't even try to reach it.
Impressive play by Kenin. She anticipates correctly where Raducanu will hit the ball and smashes another backhand winner down the line, earning three set points.
Kenin manages to break Raducanu's serve once more after the Briton hits a forehand shot that goes out of bounds. The American player's performance was superior.
Raducanu has a chance to score points as Kenin hits a backhand shot too hard, making it go out of bounds. The score is now 15-30. Kenin makes another mistake by hitting a backhand shot that goes outside the lines, giving Raducanu an opportunity with a score of 15-40.
Kenin successfully defends the first break opportunity. She then saves the second break point when Raducanu hits a weak shot into the net. The score is now tied at deuce.
Raducanu seizes the opportunity when Kenin hits a backhand shot too long. Kenin lures Raducanu towards the net with a short slice before hitting a forehand winner across the court. It was a skillfully executed point.
Kenin, who is completely focused and determined, successfully holds her serve once again, leaving Raducanu feeling disappointed. Raducanu will need to regroup and concentrate on improving her performance in the second set.
Raducanu needs to win this game in order to keep up with Kenin. Raducanu hits a long shot with her forehand, making the score 30-30. A crucial point is on its way...
Raducanu hits a powerful forehand shot that lands outside the court. Kenin now has a chance to break Raducanu's serve. But Raducanu manages to save the break point with a winning overhead smash. The British player needs to focus and push hard to win this crucial game.
Kenin takes the offensive and forces Raducanu to make a mistake, giving her a break point. Raducanu's backhand goes out of bounds, giving Kenin the double break.
Raducanu seems to be struggling and could use some guidance from her coach, Nick Cavaday.
Opportunity for Raducanu to immediately respond as she advances to 15-30 after Kenin sends a forehand shot wide. Kenin makes her third successful drop shot of the match, making it difficult for Raducanu to anticipate. She is struggling to reach them.
Kenin cleverly outsmarted Raducanu with a well-executed drop shot followed by a lob for a winning point at 40-30. Despite this, Raducanu managed to keep in the game as Kenin made an error on her backhand shot.
Kenin solidifies her lead after Raducanu hits a backhand shot that goes out. Raducanu needs to put in effort to penetrate Kenin's defensive strategies.
Raducanu hit her shots with great accuracy and finished with a powerful forehand winner, tying the score at 15-15. However, she made a mistake by hitting a forehand shot too short, allowing Kenin to take advantage and score a forehand winner in the corner, earning two break points.
Raducanu shows versatility by changing up her shots, using angles to defend against the first break point. However, she makes an error with a double fault on the second break point.
Raducanu is having difficulty with her ball toss right now. She has been stopping her throws mid-motion as she attempts to get into a groove.
Kenin did not face any issues with her serve, while Raducanu had difficulty hitting the ball back into the court. This gave Kenin an easy hold to love.
Emma Raducanu Leads Sofia Kenin 1-0
Kenin is a player who works hard, plays good defense, and is skilled at returning the ball. Raducanu will need to be patient and avoid hitting the ball too hard if she wants to dominate this match. Kenin is also adept at returning serves, so serving well and getting a high percentage of first serves in is crucial.
Kenin hits the ball cleanly, causing Raducanu to struggle. The American then hits a backhand shot down the line for a winner, earning a break point at 30-40.
Raducanu hits a strong second serve and Kenin can't return it with her backhand, resulting in a tied score. Raducanu fails to make a strong shot with her backhand approach, and Kenin's powerful backhand pass is too much for her at the net. Kenin now has a chance to break Raducanu's serve again.
Raducanu hit a great shot at just the right moment to save that break point. She managed to win a difficult first game when Kenin's backhand return went out.
The spotlight is on Grandstand as Raducanu and Kenin make their way onto the court for their match. Even though Kenin is playing in her hometown, Raducanu is receiving the loudest applause from the crowd.
Kenin won the coin toss and chose to receive the ball first. Raducanu under pressure from the very beginning.
Raducanu's Upcoming Matches
I don't see myself ever being the player who competes in nearly 30 tournaments in a year.
I have never been one to play a lot of tournaments. Even when I was a junior player, I would only participate in a few, focus on the big events like the slams, and prioritize my education.
I've always approached it in that manner. Even when I came out on top at the US Open, I only participated in a handful of tournaments that year. Admittedly, they were spaced closer together.
I am not in a hurry to play a lot of games. Instead, I prefer to focus on tournaments and prepare myself to compete in the ones that I have signed up for.
Raducanu Returns To NYC
Greetings and welcome to the US Open coverage as Emma Raducanu starts her journey in New York.
Three years ago, the British player had a magical journey to winning the championship, but she has faced challenges since then because of injuries and inconsistent performances.
This evening, the 21-year-old is going up against former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin as she hopes to achieve her first victory at Flushing Meadows since winning previously.
She has only participated in three games since reaching the fourth round of Wimbledon at the beginning of last month, but she claims that she has regained her enthusiasm.
"In the past month, I have noticed a change in my playing style. I have been more uninhibited, showcasing my true self and putting up a strong fight on the field. There has been a surge of passion and determination in my game, making me more aggressive," she shared during an interview with Sky Sports.
"I'm feeling a renewed passion and determination. I consider myself persistent and tough, and I'm happy to say that I've regained my enthusiasm, which is what I'm most excited about."
Kenin has faced similar challenges since winning her first major title in 2020. However, Raducanu expresses that she has accepted her well-known victory and now feels a sense of pride.
"I feel much improved. I feel extremely proud when I arrive at this place," she stated.
Passing by my picture daily. Passing by my name on the trophy daily. I believe this is a huge accomplishment and in these two weeks, I accomplished it.
Returning to this place now fills me with a new perspective. I feel joy and pride, which motivates me to strive for more.
In 2022, I felt much more anxious and experienced a heightened sense of pressure. It was a natural reaction and I still hadn't fully embraced it.
I believe that, in general, I am now in a more stable and steady condition than I was when I returned here previously.
