Emma Raducanu’s Triumph
In an unexpected turn of events at the DC Open, Emma Raducanu triumphed over No. 7 seed Marta Kostyuk, marking her sixth straight defeat with a score of 7-6 (4), 6-4. This loss extends Kostyuk’s challenging period, having not secured a victory since May 11 in Rome. Her current downfall has been notable, with five consecutive first-round exits in tournaments, following her previous deep run to the fourth round in Rome, which ignited this troubling streak.
Upcoming Matches
Raducanu, currently positioned at 46 in the world rankings and the 2021 US Open champion, is set to advance to the next round, where she will face either Naomi Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam winner, or Yulia Putintseva.
Men’s Competition Highlights
On the men’s side, the competition saw British player Cameron Norrie knock out No. 2 seed Lorenzo Musetti with a scoreline of 3-6, 6-2, 6-3. Musetti has been struggling since an injury forced him to retire during the semifinals at the French Open last month. Following that setback, he was unable to make it past the first round at Wimbledon, having reached the semifinals the previous year.
Additionally, Holger Rune, the third seed, withdrew from his scheduled match earlier due to a back injury.
Venus Williams’ Return
In other news, the legendary Venus Williams was slated to play her first singles match in over a year against Peyton Stearns on Tuesday night, following a doubles victory at the tournament on Monday. At 45, Williams’ participation continues to attract attention in the tennis community as she makes her return after a long hiatus from singles competition.
