Raducanu Rises to Challenge with Commanding Win in Rome
British tennis star Emma Raducanu has demonstrated her growing confidence on clay courts with a convincing second-round win at the Italian Open. The 22-year-old English player, ranked 11th in the world, defeated Swiss lucky loser Jil Teichmann with a clinical 6-2 6-2 victory. According to the BBC, Raducanu’s win marks a significant milestone in her campaign, as she progresses to the last 32 in the Italian capital for the first time.
Raducanu’s victory comes on the back of her first win on outdoor clay in almost three years at the Madrid Open. The British number two has now won back-to-back matches in Rome, showcasing her adaptability on a surface that has historically been a challenge for her. Despite her improving form, Raducanu remains humble, telling the BBC’s Sky Sports: "I still don’t feel really comfortable
