“It’s a really nice feeling just to get on the board,” Emma Raducanu delighted with her victory against Louisa Chirico in the Citi Open

Emma Raducanu, the 19-year-old prodigy hasn’t enjoyed that level of success ever since winning the US Open last year where she beat Leylah Fernandez in the finals of the event. Ever since her maiden Grand Slam title, the young Brit has been heaped with pressure and that isn’t good for any athlete.

Currently competing at the Citi Open, Raducanu is looking to add some much-needed points in the bag as the current world number 10 is looking to break into the top 5 of the world. The young Brit faced Louisa Chirico in the first round of the event and emerged as the victor in straight sets.

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Emma Raducanu talks about her victory against Louisa Chirico

The former US Open champion, Emma Raducanu faced Louisa Chirico in the round of 32 of the Citi Open where she beat the American 6-4, 6-2 in straight sets to book her place in the round of 16 of the event. Raducanu will be facing Camila Osorio in the next round of the Citi Open and she will be looking to book her place in the quarter-finals of the tournament.

Talking about her victory, Raducanu said, “Definitely feels really good to get a win here in D.C., And after not playing for quite a bit after Wimbledon or many matches at all this year, I think it’s a really nice feeling just to get on the board. I think playing any first round is always pretty challenging. Then when you’re not necessarily that match-sharp, small things you don’t necessarily get right. It’s just important to stay calm.”

The young Brit will be defending 2000 points at the end of this month as the US Open is right around the corner, and with new coach Dmitry Tursunov, Raducanu will be looking to defend her title and repeat her fairy tale run from last year. With immense pressure on her, Raducanu has successfully won the first match of the Citi Open and she will be looking to keep her run going and go all the way to win the title.

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