Emma Raducanu delivered a commanding performance on Louis Armstrong Stadium, defeating Indonesian qualifier Janice Tjen 6-2, 6-1 to advance to the third round of the US Open. The match lasted just one hour, with Raducanu dominating from the baseline and serving eight aces. Her aggressive returns and tactical precision kept Tjen on the defensive throughout, ending the qualifier’s impressive run.
A season of growth and consistency
With this win, Raducanu notched her 26th victory of the year—the most she’s ever recorded in a single season. Reflecting on her progress, she credited the consistency of her training. “I think first of all the consistency of doing good practice days every day. Building on that,” she said. After Miami, she began to refine her routines, and in recent weeks, she’s taken things to another level both on and off the court.
Trusting the process and her team
Raducanu expressed deep appreciation for the support system around her. “I’m really happy that I have those people over there in my corner. I’m really grateful for them,” she said. Her trust in the work being done behind the scenes has helped her manage the pressure of big-stage matches. She’s focused on building day by day, staying grounded in her preparation and mindset.
Using pressure as fuel
Despite the nerves that come with playing in front of large crowds, Raducanu embraces the challenge. “Whenever you play a match on a big stadium, you feel a bit of pressure. But I like to try and use it as much as I can,” she explained. That approach was evident in her composed and confident display against Tjen, where she dictated the pace and controlled the rallies.
Looking ahead with quiet confidence
Raducanu’s next opponent will be either ninth seed Elena Rybakina or Czech qualifier Tereza Valentova. With her game peaking and her mindset steady, she enters the third round with quiet confidence and a clear goal: to keep building, keep improving, and enjoy every step of the journey.
Raducanu at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2025
Ranked no.36, Raducanu owns a composed 26-17 match record in 2025. The Brit is currently having a run at the U.S. Open where she ousted the world no.128 Ena Shibahara 6-1 6-2 and the world no.149 Janice Tjen 6-2 6-1.
Emma Raducanu will take on the world no.10 Elena Rybakina in the 3rd round. Their record is 1-0 for Rybakina.