Emma Raducanu secured a straight-sets victory over Peyton Stearns to progress to the next round of the Canadian Open in Montreal. The British number one is looking to build on her recent success, including a semifinal appearance in Washington D.C., as she searches for her first WTA title since her 2021 US Open triumph.
At 23 years old, Raducanu is showing remarkable consistency and steadiness, reminiscent of her breakthrough at Flushing Meadows. Her ongoing momentum in Canada highlights her ambitions for a strong summer season on the tour.
Details of Raducanu’s Match Against Peyton Stearns
In the round of 32 encounter, Raducanu started with aggressive play and quickly secured two breaks of serve to dominate the first set 6-2. However, as the match progressed, double faults crept into her game, allowing Stearns to claim a break in the second set. Raducanu regrouped, leveling the set at 4-4 before winning the final two games to close out the match 6-2, 6-4. This repeated the scoreline from her previous round win against Elene-Gabriela Ruse.
Maintaining an unbeaten record of three wins against Stearns, Raducanu expressed satisfaction with her performance and the opportunity to continue competing in Montreal.
Raducanu Reflects on Her Victory
After the match, Raducanu shared her thoughts on facing a challenging opponent like Stearns.
“I know Peyton is a really tough opponent. We have played two times in the past and always had really long matches. I am really happy with how I came through in that match,”
she said.
Despite a brief lapse in focus during the second set, Raducanu praised her ability to regain composure:
“I kind of lost my focus a little bit, I felt, for some moments in the second set and she took advantage but very happy that I came through against a top opponent and happy to extend my stay here in Montreal.”
What This Win Means for Raducanu’s Season
Emma Raducanu’s victory over Peyton Stearns not only demonstrates her growing form but also boosts her confidence as she aims for further success this summer. By extending her stay in the Canadian Open, Raducanu positions herself to build valuable momentum toward capturing another WTA title and improving her ranking.