Sabalenka, the reigning title holder, secures victory in a swift two-set match in Cincinnati.
Aryna Sabalenka Continues Dominance over Emma Raducanu at Cincinnati Open
In the world of tennis, Aryna Sabalenka continues to impress, particularly against British player Emma Raducanu. The defending champion of the Cincinnati Open, Sabalenka has now won all three of their head-to-head encounters.
Last year, Sabalenka claimed victory in the final of the Cincinnati Open against American Jessica Pegula. This year, she has made it to the second round once again, this time defeating Marketa Vondrousova. Despite Vondrousova having 12 break point opportunities, Sabalenka managed to break her opponent three times during the match, securing a hard-fought win.
The next challenge for Sabalenka in the Cincinnati Open is Emma Raducanu, the 30th seed. Their previous encounters have all been in Sabalenka's favour, with the most recent being at the Cincinnati Open in August 2025, where Sabalenka won 7-6(3), 4-6, 7-6(5) in a hard-fought three-hour match that featured two tie-breaks.
Their first two meetings were also on hard courts, with Sabalenka winning both in straight sets. Their first encounter was at Wimbledon in July 2025, where Sabalenka triumphed 7-6(6), 6-4.
Here's a summary of their matches:
| Match # | Tournament | Date | Surface | Score | |---------|----------------------|------------|---------------|---------------------------------| | 1 | Wimbledon | July 4, 2025 | Grass | Sabalenka def. Raducanu 7-6(6), 6-4 | | 2 | Unknown (prior to Cincinnati) | Before Aug 2025 | Hard (at least one hard) | Sabalenka won in straight sets | | 3 | Cincinnati Open (WTA 1000) | August 2025 | Outdoor hard | Sabalenka def. Raducanu 7-6(3), 4-6, 7-6(5) |
Emma Raducanu, however, has had her own share of success in tennis, most notably winning the US Open in 2021.
As the Cincinnati Open continues, tennis fans will be eager to see if Sabalenka can maintain her winning streak against Raducanu.
Sports enthusiasts are in for a treat as Aryna Sabalenka takes on Emma Raducanu again in the world of tennis, particularly in the sport of tennis. Remarkably, Sabalenka's dominance over Raducanu extends to the tennis court, as evidenced by their previous head-to-head encounters, including one at the Cincinnati Open, where Sabalenka emerged victorious in a thrilling three-set match.
