“I’ve been going through some stuff,” Emma Raducanu after her comeback win against Jessica Pegula to reach Eastbourne quarterfinals

Raducanu will face Daria Kasatkina for the spot in the semifinals in Eastbourne.

“I’ve been going through some stuff,” Emma Raducanu after her comeback win against Jessica Pegula to reach Eastbourne quarterfinals

Emma Raducanu (Via Imago)

Emma Raducanu registered the first top-10 win of her career after beating the in-form Jessica Pegula at the Eastbourne International. She fought back from a set down to see off the American and reach the quarterfinals at the WTA 500 event.

Raducanu got off to a rather slow start against Pegula, who got the crucial break to take the lead in the contest. There was very little to separate both players in the second set and Raducanu managed to come through the tie-break to force the decider.

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There was little to separate the two in the third set either, as both the players held their service games well before Raducanu broke her opponent to get the important lead. She denied the American a comeback as she held on to win 4-6, 7-6(6), 7-5.

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After the match, the 21-year-old expressed her delight at the result and stated that it was an important win in her career.

I’m really pleased with how I managed to navigate again a really tough situation and I didn’t think to be honest that I’d be able to get myself out of it so I would say this match is one of the more meaningful ones to me. I think I’ve been going through some stuff and to come through is really nice.

Emma Raducanu said during the post-match interview

In the quarterfinals at the Eastbourne International, Raducanu is set to face Daria Kasatkina for the spot in the semifinals.

Emma Raducanu delighted with compatriots’ performances on grass courts this year

Emma Raducanu has made a good impression on grass this year and is now in the quarterfinals of the Eastbourne International. However, she is not the only Brit to put together a good run on the surface this season. 

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Emma Raducanu (Via Imago)

Competing alongside her in Eastbourne are compatriots Katie Boulter and Harriet Dart, who have both shown good form to also reach the quarterfinals.

It’s really good, healthy competition. We all see each other progressing into the next round and we all just want to join them. No one wants to be left behind.

Emma Raducanu told the press in Eastbourne 

On Thursday (June 27), Boulter is set to face Jasmine Paolini next while Dart is scheduled to take on Leylah Fernandez.

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