Tennis: British qualifier Raducanu makes history by reaching US Open semis

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Tennis - British qualifier Raducanu makes history by reaching US Open semis

NEW YORK :British teenager Emma Raducanu produced yet another exquisite performance to become the first qualifier to reach the U.S. Open semi-finals on Wednesday, defeating Olympic champion Belinda Bencic 6-3 6-4 on Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Raducanu maintained her momentum in the second set, fending off three break points in the second game. "Playing Belinda – she’s such a great opponent," Raducanu said."Her ball speed definitely caught me off guard because she hits the ball so hard."

 

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