Emma Raducanu battles through injury to reach the third round of the Australian Open, defeating Amanda Anisimova in straight sets.
The match was tense, especially when Raducanu called for a medical timeout early in the second set. Anisimova was leading 3-0 at that point, but after the break, things changed. Anisimova started making errors, and Raducanu took advantage of that to get back into the game.
Throughout the match, it felt like Raducanu was fighting an uphill battle. Anisimova hit the ball hard, but Raducanu used her skills to place the ball where it was tough for Anisimova to reach. She was smart about it, making Anisimova hit more shots than she wanted to.
Raducanu’s serving was much better this time, with only five double faults compared to her first-round match. Plus, she managed to push through her physical discomfort, which is impressive. After winning, she couldn’t believe it and celebrated with the crowd, saying how much she loves playing at the Australian Open.
Looking ahead, Raducanu’s next match will be against Iga Swiatek, the world No. 2. It’s going to be a tough challenge, but she seems ready to take it on. In her post-match interview, she expressed her excitement about playing in front of the fans again and how much it means to her to get past the second round. She knows it’s tough to play against a friend, but she managed to keep her focus and fight hard when it mattered.
