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Raducanu Battles Hard, Falls to Sabalenka in Cincinnati

8/13/2025

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In a nail-biting showdown at the Cincinnati Open, Emma Raducanu fell just short against world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, with a final score of 7-6(3), 4-6, 7-6(5) after an intense three-hour battle. Raducanu celebrated her growth since Wimbledon, while the match was punctuated by a poignant moment involving a crying child and the umpire.

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In a nail-biting showdown at the Cincinnati Open, Emma Raducanu fell just short against world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, with a final score of 7-6(3), 4-6, 7-6(5) after an intense three-hour battle. Raducanu celebrated her growth since Wimbledon, while the match was punctuated by a poignant moment involving a crying child and the umpire.