Raducanu cruises to first US Open win since 2021 triumph

British tennis player Emma Raducanu secured her first US Open win since her historic 2021 triumph by defeating Japan's Ena Shibahara. Raducanu dominated the match, breaking Shibahara's serve routinely on her way to a convincing victory at the Louis Armstrong Stadium showcourt.

This victory marks Raducanu's return to form at the US Open, where she made history in 2021 by winning the championship as a qualifier at the age of 18. After being knocked out in the first round of the 2022 US Open and missing the 2023 tournament due to injury, Raducanu showed her resilience by advancing past the first round in the 2024 tournament.

The young tennis star's impressive performance signals her readiness to compete at the highest level once again.