“How is this possible?”- Fans marvel at Emma Raducanu’s comeback win against Angelique Kerber as her PR looks to revive itself after a huge hit in recent months

Raducanu registered her third consecutive win following her win against home favorite Kerber in Stuttgart.

“How is this possible?”- Fans marvel at Emma Raducanu’s comeback win against Angelique Kerber as her PR looks to revive itself after a huge hit in recent months

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Emma Raducanu is back to winning ways as she stunned home favorite Angelique Kerber in the opening round of the 2024 Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart. Raducanu won the match 6-2, 6-1 in one hour and 24 minutes to reach the second round.

It was her third consecutive win having previously won both her singles ties at the 2024 BJK Cup qualifiers. She played a key role in ensuring Great Britain reached the Finals in November with a 3-1 win over France. With the twin wins on clay, she carried the confidence in Stuttgart to knock out Kerber.

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The Briton made only 11 unforced errors while Kerber committed 29 of those. Raducanu was disciplined in service as well making 0 double faults. As for the German, she made eight double faults. In break point conversion, Kerber managed only two from the 11 opportunities. Raducanu converted seven of her 14 chances.

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Kerber was the favorite not only due to her nationality but also being a two-time former champ. She won the title in 2015 and defended it successfully in 2016. A win over the former World No. 10 would have given her a 17th-match win which would have made them the most successful player at the tournament since it became a clay event.

But it was the 21-year-old’s day. She is now 8-5 for the season and buzzing with confidence as the hunt for her first title since the US Open singles win in 2021 continues.

Fans stunned by Emma Raducanu’s consistency

Raducanu last won three consecutive matches at the 2023 Indian Wells Open. She reached the fourth round at the WTA-1000 event before being defeated by Iga Swiatek. The Briton then played in Miami before trying her luck in Stuttgart.

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Emma Raducanu (Image via IMAGO)

Following her early exit in Stuttgart, she had to undergo surgery on her arm. As a result, she eventually missed the remainder of the season. After a mixed start to the 2024 season, the three wins on the trot will do good for her confidence. Fans however found it another chance to poke fun at the youngster.

Many others were delighted with Raducanu’s recent form. Winning a Grand Slam as a qualifier is no joke. Consistent injuries and constant media pressure may have taken a toll on the 21-year-old but she is now again showing her true potential and building her form back.

Raducanu will now take on Linda Noskova in the second round. The Czech player defeated Jelena Ostapenko to make the second round. She currently trails 0-1 in head-to-head against the Briton. Their only previous meeting took place in the first round of the 2022 French Open where Raducanu won in three sets.

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