Emma Radokano “is proud” despite the defeat on Arena Sabalinka, where she puts the number 1 world of an epic clash for three hours in the open cincinati | Tennis News

Emma Radokano talked about her pride in running in the world No. 1 Arena Sabalinka very close to her exciting clash in the third round of the Cincinnati Open Championship.

The 22-year-old was skipped 7-6 (7-3) 4-6 7-6 (7-5) in an epic competition that takes three hours and nine minutes, a month after giving sabalenka scary in Wimbledon.

Sabalenka was victorious in consecutive groups on that occasion, 7-6 (8-6) 6-4, although the result does not tell the full story of this meeting from the third round.

“It is the number 1 world for some reason,” said Radokano after her three -group defeat.

“I pushed it more than I did in Wimbledon, and this is an improvement.

Also, it was good to get this result on a solid field because it is completely different from the grass, and I always thought that the grass suits me a lot – and I still think so.

“So I prompted her to a harsh stadium like that, I am very proud.”

Radocano was her moments in the match. In the first eight points of the competition for the race, she won 2-0, while she achieved a good performance to force Sabalenka to the tie sweater in the first group after losing the next four matches in a row.

Raducanu was great in service in the second group, as she lost only five of them 28 years old, got the decisive break in the seventh match and later turned her first group point with ACE again.

As for the decision, Radokano rejected the opportunity to break in the third match, before rescuing four on its own, which is an incredible battle for 23 minutes in which the British No. 1 will continue to claim.

But the match will eventually go to the Sabalinka road. Radokano added.

“I think she did it incredibly well; in big moments, she served and returned well.

“I also did so, at certain moments of the match, but to carry this level on the starting point for the entire match, I think this is great for me.”

Sabalinka: Raducanu improves every time

Sabalinka was full of praise for her opponent after the match, saying that she was pleased to see the US Open Champion of 2021, which produces her best tennis after years of injury cases.

“As I said after Wimbledon, I am really happy to see her healthy, mental and physical,” said Grand Slam, three times.

“Every time it improves, I can see it returns. I am happy to see it, and I enjoy fighting against it.

“She is a great player, a really nice person and I am very happy with her – and of course, I am happy to deal with this difficult match.

“Three hours and 10 minutes … I really hope it will be the day of the day, otherwise I will not be able to recover after this wonderful battle.”

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