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Tennis star Emma Raducanu heads to the third round of the 2025 Australian Open for the first time in her tennis career after battling through injury to topple her close rival Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 7-5 in a second-round thriller on January 16. The star player showcased her stellar form in the opening set and easily registered the win.
Emma Raducanu reaches the 3rd round of a hard court Slam for the first time since winning the US Open in 2021.
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 16, 2025
Return to form.
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However, Amanda staged a comeback in the second set, but the British star kept her poise in the game and made sure she marked a straight-set win in the second set itself to make it to the next round.
It's worth mentioning that the Canada-born star's back spasmed in the pre-season when she bent to her lace shoes, and that knocked her out from the training camp at the Auckland Open in New Zealand. However, even here in Melbourne Park, she was struggling to serve a full tilt in the practice and her first-round win against Alexandrova.
Emma Raducanu after beating Amanda Anisimova to reach 1st Australian open R3
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 16, 2025
“It’s incredibly difficult when you play a friend. It adds another dimension to the match. It’s difficult to put all things off court aside. She’s such an amazing opponent. I knew I had to fight hard,… pic.twitter.com/iOxSjwrXZC
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Emma Raducanu opens up on facing Iga Swiatek next at Australian Open 2025
Meanwhile, the 22-year-old tennis star now has a big challenge heading to the next round. The star player is set to face Polish star Iga Swiatek in the third round. She holds a great chance to topple the five-time Grand Slam winner in the next game.
The former US Champion, who had faced Swiatek twice on the clay, will be taking her on the hard courts for the first time. The star player aims to give her best considering she has nothing to lose at this moment. Raducanu considers it the best chance and great test for herself to face the Pole star in the next round.
Emma Raducanu on facing Iga Swiatek next at Australian Open:
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 16, 2025
“It’ll be a good match for me. Any match I can play against these top opponents.. I’m loving it. It’s an opportunity to test my game and see where I’m at. We played twice before on clay. Let’s see on hard court. She’s… pic.twitter.com/ZffBrkBVsc
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“It’ll be a good match for me. Any match I can play against these top opponents.. I’m loving it. It’s an opportunity to test my game and see where I’m at. We played twice before on clay. Let’s see on hard court. She’s achieved so much already. Going into it, I have nothing to lose. I’m just gonna swing. I’m gonna give it my best. I can’t wait to play in front of you guys," Emma Raducanu said on facing Iga Swiatek next.
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