British tennis star Emma Raducanu has surged into the semi-finals of the Transylvania Open, after defeating Polish player Maja Chwalinska 6-0 6-4 in a dominant display. The win marked Raducanu's third consecutive victory on her current tour and has catapulted her to the top of the tournament leaderboard.
The 23-year-old Briton was unbeatable in the first set, taking just 25 minutes to secure the one-sided frame. Chwalinska put up more resistance in the second set, but Raducanu's serve proved too strong for the Polish player. The British number one struck a decisive blow at 3-3 before seeing out the match with ease.
Raducanu has now reached her fourth semi-final of the season, and her victory will send her into a first final since the US Open last year. A win in this tournament would also be a significant boost to Raducanu's ranking ambitions.
In other news from the WTA Tour, Ukraine's Oleksandra Oliynykova has reached the semi-finals of the Transylvania Open by defeating Chinese fourth seed Wang Xinyu 6-4 6-4. Oliynykova's victory marked her first top-50 win and a breakthrough on the main tour.
British player Katie Boulter also made it to the semi-finals, beating Czech player Linda Fruhvirtova 6-3 6-2 in a convincing display. The 29-year-old Briton will face American world number 96 Katie Volynets for a place in the final.
The 23-year-old Briton was unbeatable in the first set, taking just 25 minutes to secure the one-sided frame. Chwalinska put up more resistance in the second set, but Raducanu's serve proved too strong for the Polish player. The British number one struck a decisive blow at 3-3 before seeing out the match with ease.
Raducanu has now reached her fourth semi-final of the season, and her victory will send her into a first final since the US Open last year. A win in this tournament would also be a significant boost to Raducanu's ranking ambitions.
In other news from the WTA Tour, Ukraine's Oleksandra Oliynykova has reached the semi-finals of the Transylvania Open by defeating Chinese fourth seed Wang Xinyu 6-4 6-4. Oliynykova's victory marked her first top-50 win and a breakthrough on the main tour.
British player Katie Boulter also made it to the semi-finals, beating Czech player Linda Fruhvirtova 6-3 6-2 in a convincing display. The 29-year-old Briton will face American world number 96 Katie Volynets for a place in the final.
! Her win over Maja Chwalinska was a masterclass, and I'm not surprised she took that set just 25 minutes to secure it 
. The girl's got some serious game, and her serve is seriously strong 
. What really impressed me, though, was how evenly matched she was in the second set - Chwalinska put up some great resistance before Raducanu pulled away at 3-3 
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. Three consecutive wins like this are a huge confidence booster, and with the way she's playing, she's got a real shot at taking home that final trophy 
. And let's be real, this win cements her as one of the top players in the game right now - no debate here 
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and that win over maja chwalinska was so dominant, i love it 
and congrats to oleksandra oliynykova too, her first top-50 win is huge 
and katie boulter's progress isn't surprising either, she's always been so talented 
. Chwalinska put up a good fight, but Raducanu's serve was just too strong. Fingers crossed she can win this thing and get that ranking boost 
. Oliynykova's victory is also a big deal for Ukraine, it's great to see them on the rise in tennis 
. Boulter's win is no surprise either, she's been playing well all season 
. Can't wait to see who'll make it to the final!
. And to think, this win puts her in the mix for that first final since last year's US Open... fingers crossed she brings home the trophy 
. Katie Boulter and Oleksandra Oliynykova are also killing it out there 
. The WTA Tour is shaping up to be super competitive this season!
Emma Raducanu is on fire! 
. Chwalinska didn't stand a chance 
what's going on with our British tennis star Emma Raducanu?! She's like a machine out there! I was watching her play and she was so focused, like nothing can stop her 
. That first set was insane, 25 minutes to win it? 
. I'm seriously hyped for her now, fingers crossed she wins this thing 
. but at the same time, its not like she played a flawless match or anything - Chwalinska put up some resistance and Raducanu had to dig deep to close out the win 
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, and if she can keep up this form, who knows what could happen at the end of the season? 
, but lets be real, there's always room for improvement 
!!! I mean, 6-0 6-4? That's some serious serve power right there! I'm loving her confidence on court - she's got this semi-final thing down pat 
Can't wait to see how she takes on Volynets in the final... #TeamRaducanu