Emma Raducanu overturned a five-game first-set deficit to guide her place within the Transylvania Open quarter-finals with a straight‑units victory over Kaja Juvan.
The British No 1, in her second match since splitting with coach Francois Roig, misplaced the opening 5 video games of the match to her Slovenian opponent earlier than mounting a exceptional comeback.
From 5-0 down, Raducanu instantly woke from her slumber, profitable 11 successive video games to grab management of the competition and lay the foundations for a powerful 7-5 6-1 victory that had appeared unlikely at one stage.
Raducanu faces a fast turnaround in Cluj-Napoca, together with her quarter-final in opposition to Poland’s Maja Chwalińska scheduled for Thursday.
Addressing the gang, Raducanu, who has Romanian heritage, mentioned: “Thanks for the help, it actually obtained me via some tough moments within the first set.
“Kaja performed some nice tennis and put me on the again foot straightaway. I assumed I used to be being aggressive with my pictures, however I used to be lacking and never executing. No less than I may say I used to be taking part in on my phrases – that was the purpose for me.
“I do not assume I’ve ever come again from 5-0 down earlier than, in order that’s a primary so as to add to the expertise.”
Looking forward to her quarter-final, Raducanu added: “I’ve obtained to attempt to recuperate straightaway; there’s not a lot time to show it round. Hopefully the schedule is form to me and I can discover some vitality.”
Boulter, Kartal via to respective quarter-finals
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Highlights of Katie Boulter in opposition to Viktorija Golubic on the Ostrava Open
Katie Boulter is thru to the quarter-finals of the Ostrava Open.
The British No 4, who has plummeted down the rankings after a disappointing 2025, beat Viktorija Golubic 6-2 6-2.
It was her finest efficiency for a while as she dominated her Swiss opponent all through. She’s going to face native hope Linda Fruhvirtova within the final eight.
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Highlights of Renata Zarazua in opposition to Sonay Kartal on the Abu Dhabi Open
Sonay Kartal loved a stroke of luck as she made it via to the quarter-finals of the Abu Dhabi Open.
Kartal was due play high seed and world No 9 Belinda Bencic in a tricky second-round draw.
However the Swiss withdrew with sickness and Kartal loved a way more serene time in opposition to fortunate loser Renata Zarazua, profitable 6-0 6-3.
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