Emma Raducanu won a rather tough match against her dear friend Elena Gabriela Ruse 6-3 4-6 7-5 in the first round of the WTA 250 in Auckland to set up a tasty match vs. Elina Svitolina.
Emma was clearly emotional soon after she converted her match point. Later, she went on Instagram to talk about her feelings.
She wrote: “tough playing a friend in Gabi, big respect for the competitor that she is. on the same note, feels good to feel that fight again 8 months later. 🙌 thanks for all the support throughout the journey ♥️”
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Raducanu in Auckland, ranking, and results in 2024
LWWLWWLLWW At the moment ranked no.301, Raducanu has managed to achieve a composed 1-0 win-loss record in 2024. The Brit is playing at the moment in Auckland where she toppled the world no.134 Elena Gabriela Ruse 6-3 4-6 7-5.
Emma Raducanu will take on the world no.25 Elina Svitolina in the 2nd round. In the past, they have never played each other until now in top competitions.
Svitolina in Auckland, ranking, and results in 2024
LLWWWLWLWW Ranked world no.25, Elina has a composed 1-0 win-loss record in 2024. Elina is currently having a run in Auckland where she beat the world no.256 Caroline Wozniacki 6-4 6-3.
Elina Svitolina will come up against the world no.301 Emma Raducanu in the 2nd round. In the past, they have never competed against each other so far in top events.
Svitolina won 17 titles in her career: 9 on hard courts, 6 on clay courts and 2 on indoor courts. (See the list of her titles)
Emma Raducanu and Elina Svitolina have never clashed against each other.
