Raducanu Faces Rybakina US Open Third Round Clash

Emma Raducanu, the British No 1 and 2021 US Open champion, faced a challenging third-round match against former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina at the 2025 US Open, following dominant victories in the first two rounds. Despite her strong serve and tactical play, Raducanu was defeated 6-1, 6-2 by Rybakina, marking her eighth consecutive loss to a top-10 ranked opponent. Raducanu acknowledged that top players are highly motivated to prove themselves against her due to her early grand slam success, and she aims to improve her ranking to avoid early clashes with top opponents. Prior to the match, Raducanu had shown confidence from pushing world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in recent tournaments and received praise for her performance against qualifier Janice Tjen, described as a '10 out of 10' by former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli. Raducanu continues to work with coach Francisco Roig and is focused on developing her game to close the gap with elite competitors. She expressed determination to embrace the pressure and improve her seeding for upcoming tournaments.