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Emma Raducanu in the third round of the 2023 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, California, USA
Emma Raducanu in the third round of the 2023 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, California, USA | (Photo by Mike Frey/Getty Images)

Tennis | WTA Washington 2024 | Emma Raducanu overcomes jetlag to book her spot in the second round

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Tennis

By Ros Satar

  • Emma Raducanu v Peyton Stearns
  • First Meeting
WASHINGTON, USA – Emma Raducanu made a winning return to Washington, and she faces the home favourite Peyton Stearns in the second round.

 

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Emma Raducanu v Peyton Stearns | H2H: First Meeting

A jet-lagged Emma Raducanu battled past Elise Mertens in a late night opener in Washington 6-2, 3-6, 6-4 to earn a match up with USA’s Peyton Stearns.

 

H2H & Match Fundamentals

Emma Raducanu v Peyton Stearns H2H: First Meeting
WTA Washington USA
Hard (O) Prize Money: $13,710
Third on John Harris Court, not before 1:30 (6:30 BST) Sky/Now TV <- Subscription Required

 

Tale of the Tape – Key Stats (Hard 2024)

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H2H: Emma Raducanu (WR 89) Peyton Stearns (WR 51)
Tournament Previous Best QF (2022) R16 (2023)
1st Serve Return Points Won % 37.4 35.1
Return Points Won % 43.4 43.3
Break Point Conversion % 39.1 45.4
Break Points Saved % 57.5 54.5
Overall Service Points Won % 58.0 54.0

Raducanu has been less efficient when it comes to converting her break point chances, but edges Stearns in all other stats despite still having played a light schedule as she makes her return to the tour.

 

 

Playing Styles & Prediction

Hopefully the jet lag will have receded for the Brit, as she prepares to face a home crowd favourite. Next up is the free-swinging Peyton Stearns who is another product of the college scheme in the US, and the 2022 NCAA women’s singles champion.

She has a booming forehand and this year seemed to come alive on the clay, but slightly less so in the spring hard court season.

Raducanu is still trying to manage her fitness and her workload, opting not to have another stint on clay before the US autumn hard court swing, and did well to come through a tough opener. She will face an equally tough challenge again.

She has a little more experience to call in but will be fighting the crowd too.

Prediction: Raducanu in three sets.

 

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