August 27th 2024.
As the 2024 US Open kicks off today, all eyes are on British tennis star Emma Raducanu as she takes on Sofia Kenin in the first round. After a remarkable victory in 2021, where she became the first qualifier to win a Grand Slam singles title in the Open Era, Raducanu is looking to make a deep run in New York once again.
It's been three years since that historic win, and although she hasn't reached the quarter-finals of a major tournament since, the 21-year-old has been on an upward trajectory this year. Despite undergoing triple surgery just over a year ago, Raducanu impressed everyone by reaching the last 16 at Wimbledon in July. She has also secured her first wins against top 10 players, showing that she is a force to be reckoned with on the court.
In order to focus on the hard-court swing, Raducanu made the difficult decision to skip the Olympic Games in Paris. But her dedication seems to be paying off, with tennis legend Tim Henman giving her a rating of 8.5/10 for her performance this season. As she prepares for her first match at Flushing Meadows, tennis fans are eagerly anticipating her showdown with Kenin.
The match is scheduled to take place at 11pm UK time on Tuesday, August 27, and will be the final match of the day on Grandstand. However, with Grand Slam order of plays subject to changes, fans are advised to keep an eye on the schedule. It will undoubtedly be a tough match for Raducanu, as Kenin is currently ranked No.54 in the world and will have the support of the home crowd.
If Raducanu manages to defeat Kenin, her next opponent could be sixth-seed Jessica Pegula, who she defeated in Eastbourne earlier this summer. It's shaping up to be an exciting tournament for the rising star, and fans are eager to see her continue her impressive form.
For those in the UK, the match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Tennis, as the network holds the television rights for the 2024 US Open. The coverage will feature a star-studded team, including Tim Henman, Laura Robson, Martina Navratilova, Feliciano Lopez, Anne Keothavong, and Marion Bartoli. There will also be contributions from players Liam Broady and Jamie Murray, as well as former player Annabel Croft.
So, as Raducanu steps onto the court for her first-round match, fans around the world will be cheering her on and eagerly watching to see if she can continue her impressive run at the US Open.
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