Back-to-back wins against two big names in tennis includeEmma Radukhanu defending US Open title.
However, her No. 1 in England helped defeat Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka in quick succession rather than intensify. is a more relaxed approach. After defeating the former in straight sets in her set at Tuesday's Cincinnati Open, Radukhanu came back in less than 24 hours to beat Azarenka, where she beat her 6-0, 6-2. I was.
That level of consistency against her two Grand Slam-winning opponents backed up Radukhanu's remarks of the week about not being "too low or too high" for any given moment. . Playing with an emphasis on the big picture has clearly worked in her favor, and Radukanu is still discovering what works best for her.
I think we're going to have some games this year, and I probably played too nervous, losing a lot of them from leading situations," the 19-1 said of her straight run against Azarenka. "I think you just have to swing. And in these two tournaments, especially this tournament, you're free to swing and watch it and see what happens."
Williams, who is about to retire, admits she no longer has the talent she once had, but beating an idol like her is a new beginning for Radukhanu. It was a career highlight. However, in her subsequent match against Azarenka, there were little to no signs of her complacency as she saved all three of her break points she faced.
Indeed, her opponent looked far from her best and she was unable to regain the rhythm she had when she beat Kaia her Kanepi in the first round. Azarenka might have even suffered her first double her bagel loss in her career were it not for her spurt, which at one point was her 0-6 0-4 over Radukanu. not.
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A less emotional outlook during competition time may be the new mantra chosen, but that doesn't mean Radukhanu can't taste her success at the right time.
"After the tournament, I actually took a step back and said, 'I've beaten two incredible champions.' ’ I think I have to say,” added the young man. good grades. You know how hard it is to win."
