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Raducanu takes just 60 minutes to navigate US Open second round tie

Emma Raducanu (Yuki Iwamura/AP)
Emma Raducanu (Yuki Iwamura/AP) (AP)
  • Emma Raducanu advanced to the US Open third round with a dominant victory over qualifier Janice Tjen.
  • Raducanu defeated Tjen 6-2, 6-1 in precisely 60 minutes on Louis Armstrong Stadium.
  • This win marked Raducanu's fastest Grand Slam triumph, surpassing her first-round victory.
  • She delivered a formidable performance, particularly on her serve, conceding only seven points on her own delivery in the opening set and hitting eight aces.
  • Raducanu's strong display, featuring precision groundstrokes and tactical acumen, positions her well for a potential match against Elena Rybakina.
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