Emma Raducanu Defeats Sloane Stephens at Rothesay International, Eyes Deep Wimbledon Run

Emma Raducanu continues her Wimbledon preparations with a commanding victory over fellow US Open champion Sloane Stephens at the Rothesay International in Eastbourne, winning 6-4 6-0. This win follows Raducanu's semi-final loss to Katie Boulter at the Nottingham Open. Raducanu emphasized her commitment to playing at her own pace and focusing on her personal well-being, having taken a two-month break from competition for training and recovery. Sloane Stephens, who has struggled with consistency, was recently nominated for the Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award. Raducanu's next match will be against world number five Jessica Pegula, ahead of her wildcard entry at Wimbledon. Raducanu's impressive form and renewed passion for tennis have raised hopes for a deep run at her home Grand Slam.