Raducanu ready for ‘fact-finding match’ against Sabalenka at Cincinnati Open

British No 1 excited to take on world No 1 in third roundRaducanu in first big match since taking on coach RoigEmma Raducanu has underlined her excitement before what she describes as a “fact-finding match” against the world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka as they prepare to battle in the third round of the Cincinnati Open on Monday.“It’s always exciting for a player like me to play the very top, because it’s like a fact-finding match,” Raducanu said. “You see where you are in comparison to the top. And I also think form fluctuates so much on the day. So you can lose two and one [6-2, 6-1] one day, you can win or you can make it close the next day, and it can be down to a few points. So I’m excited.” Continue reading...

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