U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu routed Victoria Azarenka 6-0, 6-2 on Wednesday within the second spherical of the Western & Southern Open.
The 19-year-old Raducanu gained the ultimate seven video games in opposition to Serena Williams on Tuesday and the primary 10 in opposition to Azarenka. Seeded thirteenth, Raducanu arrange a match in opposition to No. 8 Jessica Pegula.
“I strive not to consider the rating,” Raducanu stated. “I simply attempt to concentrate on accumulating factors. I’m at all times involved when issues are going effectively. I at all times really feel like one thing might go unsuitable.”
Sixth-ranked Simona Halep withdrew due to a proper thigh damage earlier than going through Veronica Kudermetova. Halep gained final week in Toronto.
In an all-English males’s second-round match, Eleventh-ranked Cameron Norrie outlasted three-time Grand Slam-champion Andy Murray 3-6, 6-3, 6-4. Additionally, Taylor Fritz beat Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios 6-3, 6-2.
