Raducanu Advances to Third Round at Montreal Canadian Open

Emma Raducanu, the British number one and 2021 US Open champion, has been in strong form during the North American summer hard-court swing, advancing to the third round of the Canadian Open with a straight-sets victory over American Peyton Stearns. Raducanu, now ranked world number 33, maintained control throughout the match despite briefly losing focus in the second set, ultimately winning 6-2, 6-4 and extending her winning streak against Stearns to three matches. Following this win, Raducanu will face Wimbledon runner-up Amanda Anisimova in the next round. Raducanu expressed gratitude to her supporters, noting the significance of competing well in Canada where she was born. Additionally, former Wimbledon finalist Eugenie Bouchard, who is playing her final career tournament, won her first-round match and will play Belinda Bencic next, while Naomi Osaka also advanced with a straight-sets win, highlighting notable performances by former Grand Slam champions at the tournament.