cupure logo
openstaremmaraducanuemma raducanugauffcocotearsosakataylor

US Open tennis 2025: Alcaraz advances as Raducanu and Shelton go out – as it happened

Carlos Alcaraz eased into the last 16, Emma Raducanu was outclassed by Elena Rybakina, Ben Shelton retired injured, and Jasmine Paolini and Frances Tiafoe also departedThis game follows the first-set script as Rybakina moves to 40-30, set point. But then she throws in a double! A glimmer, perhaps, for Raducanu. But Raducanu can’t make the most of the reprieve. She bashes a backhand return into the net on the second set point and it’s been a near-rout for Rybakina, who leads 6-1.Raducanu gets on the board as a forehand winner seals a hold to 15. That’ll have felt good. But Rybakina, undeterred, swiftly holds to 15 herself amid a flurry of errant forehands from Raducanu. Rybakina has this way of looking so calm, composed and effortless, while also being so powerful and destructive. And that’s exactly how she gets herself a double break. It’s 5-1. After just 22 minutes, the ninth seed will serve for the opening set. Continue reading...

Comments

Similar News

Tenis news