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Emma Raducanu strongly suggested a future partnership with Katie Boulter following her recent victory at Queen’s Club. The 22-year-old advanced to the quarter-finals with a decisive 6-4, 6-1 triumph over Rebecca Sramkova, solidifying her position as the new British No. 1 earlier in the day. This win has fans excited about potential future collaborations and solidified Raducanu’s presence in the tennis world.
Raducanu Advances at Queen’s, Teases Boulter Reunion
Raducanu displayed confident control during the first set against her Slovakian opponent, quickly establishing a 5-0 advantage. Encountering a minor setback while attempting to serve out the set, she faced two breaks before regaining composure and securing the set on her third attempt. The second set unfolded without significant challenges, as she broke Sramkova’s serve three times to clinch the match.
“BoulterCanu” on the Horizon?
This singles victory occurred just a day after Raducanu and Boulter were eliminated from the doubles competition in the quarter-finals. However, the 2021 US Open champion hinted strongly at future collaborations, writing “Long live BoulterCanu” on the television lens, suggesting their partnership is far from over. This message sparked excitement among fans hoping to see more of the duo.
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Raducanu’s Post-Match Reflections
Following her singles win, Raducanu admitted to the BBC that overcoming Wednesday’s disappointment was challenging. She once again implied a future partnership with Boulter, stating, “Honestly it was a real challenge for me today.”
- “I am not used to playing doubles and I was really upset and really felt I was out of the tournament so it was difficult to fire myself up for this.”
- “I’d really like to play with Katie again in the future.”
Crowd Support and Quick Start Key to Victory
The audience fervently supported Raducanu during her first-set stumble. She acknowledged the enthusiastic support, emphasizing the importance of her strong opening.
“I am really pleased to get through that,” she added. “I don’t think it was my cleanest performance but I am really pleased to push through in the tight moments.”
“I really appreciate the support in that spell when she was coming back. I came out ready, expecting everything I am just happy I was able to get off to a good start and build a lead.” Reflecting on her performance, Raducanu highlighted both the challenges and the critical support she received, underscoring the importance of momentum and crowd engagement in tennis matches.