Emma Raducanu didn’t just win—she blitzed. In a performance that felt both purposeful and poetic, she dispatched Indonesia’s Janice Tjen 6–2, 6–1 in just one hour—the fastest win of her Grand Slam career—and charged into the third round with serious intent.
Full-Court Flow
From the first ball, Raducanu was locked in:
- Cracked the service game open early, saving three break points to sprint into a 3–0 set lead.
- Served with machine-like efficiency—8 aces, zero double faults, only 13 points conceded on serve.
- Blasted 16 winners, and flattened Tjen’s rhythm quickly, denying her chances to settle or counter.
What It Means
This win isn’t just about advancing—it’s radar locked on resurgence. Since her storybook Slam in 2021, Raducanu has battled expectations, injuries, and inconsistency. Now? She’s charging with precision, under new coach Francisco Roig, looking every bit the contender fans once gasped for.
Clutch Crunch Take
Watch the serve. Respect the pace. Raducanu’s blaze through the second round wasn’t a flash—it was a warning. And next up? A showdown with former Wimbledon champ and No. 9 seed Elena Rybakina—a flashpoint of firepower ahead.
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