WTA Washington
Raducanu E. vs Osaka N.
🧠 Form & Context
Emma Raducanu
- 📈 Trending upward: After a shaky start to the season, Raducanu has strung together solid wins—beating Kostyuk in R1 here and reaching R3 at Wimbledon with a big win over Vondrousova.
- 🧱 Consistent hard-court performer: 8–6 on the surface this year, and previously made QFs in D.C. twice (2022, 2024).
- 🎯 Improved shot tolerance: Holding up better in long rallies and becoming more effective on return, especially against mid-tier opponents.
- 🔥 Looking for a signature win: Hasn’t beaten a top-tier player since the Miami QF run in March, where she fell to Pegula in three sets.
Naomi Osaka
- 💪 Getting back to elite form: Osaka is 10–4 on hard courts in 2025, with strong performances in Auckland (final) and Miami (R16).
- 🚀 Groundstroke power still world-class: Her ability to dictate off both wings and flatten out points remains a major weapon.
- ⚠️ Still vulnerable physically: Recently pulled out with abdominal strain in January and has had mid-match drop-offs, though she's looked solid this week.
- 🎭 Big-match mentality: Four-time Grand Slam champion, but has lost early in several events this year—including to Paolini in Miami and Badosa at Roland Garros.
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