Raducanu crushes at the US Open: Advances to 3rd round after defeating Tjen

British tennis player Emma Raducanu secured her place in the third round of the US Open after a resounding straight-sets victory over Janice Tjen.Raducanu, who surprised the world by winning the Grand Slam in 2021 as a qualifying player, has shown a solid performance in this edition.Tjen, a 23-year-old qualifier, couldn’t match Raducanu’s level and was outplayed with a score of 6-2 and 6-1 in an hour of play at the Louis Armstrong Stadium.Raducanu’s victory was even faster than her first-round triumph against Ena Shibahara, marking her fastest victory in a Grand Slam.

I am very happy with my game. My opponent was very dangerous, she played extremely well. I am looking forward to keep improving day by day, giving my best.

Emma Raducanu

Raducanu started the match with an ace, setting the tone for an outstanding performance, especially in the serve.

Raducanu lost only seven points on her serve in the first set, achieving five aces and constantly attacking Tjen’s backhand.Tjen, who has based his game on former world number 1 Ash Barty, couldn’t compete against Raducanu’s level.This was another demonstration of the good level of the British number 1, with a strong serve backed by precise groundstrokes, tactical acumen and excellent mobility.Raducanu will need to maintain her level if she faces former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina in the next round.Raducanu broke serve twice in the first set and then dominated the second, leaving Tjen without a response.Tjen finally managed to win a game after seven consecutive ones, but Raducanu closed the match with confidence.