Emma Raducanu Reaches Washington Open Semi-Finals Beating Maria Sakkari

Emma Raducanu is making a strong comeback at the Mubadala Citi DC Open in Washington, reaching the semi-finals with a straight-sets victory over Maria Sakkari. Raducanu, who recently reclaimed her status as the British No 1, has impressed with convincing wins over former world No 1 Naomi Osaka and seventh seed Marta Kostyuk, maintaining an unbeaten record against Sakkari. She will face Anna Kalinskaya or Clara Tauson in the semi-finals, with her doubles partner Elena Rybakina also competing in the doubles semi-final. Raducanu has emphasized the mental toughness required to endure the physical challenges of the tournament, particularly in hot conditions. Meanwhile, Cameron Norrie's run in Washington ended after a defeat to Brandon Nakashima. Raducanu's performances are seen as a promising buildup to the upcoming US Open, where she was the champion in 2021.