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Raducanu Dominates Cirstea at Queen's
13 Jun
Summary
- Raducanu secured a decisive 6-4, 6-2 win over Sorana Cirstea.
- This marks her first win against a top-20 player in over a year.
- She is now set to play in a quarter-final match later today.
Emma Raducanu delivered a commanding performance on the grass courts of Queen's, securing a significant 6-4, 6-2 victory against Sorana Cirstea in the second round. The British No. 1 was met with enthusiastic cheers from the crowd as she clinched the match, marking her second consecutive win on grass.
This triumph is particularly noteworthy as it represents her first victory over a top-20 player in more than a year. Raducanu's aggressive play, including ferocious forehands, allowed her to build an early lead in the first set. Despite a comeback attempt by Cirstea, Raducanu held strong to win the first set.
Carrying her confidence into the second set, Raducanu broke serve early and maintained her dominance. This win propels her into the quarter-finals, where she is scheduled to compete later today against the winner of the match between Harriet Dart and Kamilla Rakhimova.
