Emma Raducanu was full of praise for Serena Williams after she defeated the icon in the opening round of the Cincinnati Open. The Brit has struggled for form throughout her first full season on the WTA Tour and went into last night’s match with an average 11-14 record for the year.
But the teen produced arguably her best performance of 2022 as she dispatched the 23-time grand slam champion 6-4, 6-0. Post match the world number 13 paid tribute to Williams in her on-court interview. “I think we all need to just honour Serena and her amazing career,” she gushed.
“I’m so grateful for the experience of being able to play her and for our careers to cross over. Everything that she’s achieved is so inspirational and it was a true honour to share the court with her.”
