Emma Raducanu vs Iga Swiatek LIVE: Updates and scores from Porsche Tennis Grand Prix quarter-finals in Stuttgart
Emma Raducanu finally looks to have put her injury concerns behind her for now and has regained some of the power and confidence in her game which marked her out as an early star – and a surprise US Open winner. Two years of knocks, strains and operations put the brakes on but the Brit’s game is in good shape once more as she heads into the Porsche Grand Prix quarter-finals.
There she will face Iga Swiatek, world No1 and reigning French Open champion, a massive step-up in quality of opposition for Raducanu – but she should be boosted after recently beating Linda Noskova and Angelique Kerber, following on from two wins in Billie Jean Cup qualifiers representing Great Britain.
Swiatek saw off Elise Mertens in straight sets in the last 16 after receiving a first-round bye, with the winner of this tie facing Elena Rybakina in the semis after she beat Jasmine Paolini earlier on Friday.
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When is Emma Raducanu vs Iga Swiatek?
The Stuttgart Open quarter-final is set to begin from 4pm BST (UK time) on Friday 19 April.
Emma Raducanu and Iga Swiatek’s match is scheduled third, following the meeting between Aryna Sabalenka and Marketa Vondrousova – so it may start slightly later depending on the earlier matches.
Mike Jones19 April 2024 14:06
Raducanu vs Swiatek – LIVE
Emma Raducanu’s resurgence in form faces its biggest test this afternoon as she faces World No. 1 Iga Swiatek in the last eight at the Stuttgart Open.
Raducanu has won her last four matches, including comprehensive wins over Angelique Lerber and Linda Noskova, and it seems as though she is finding her feet again after missing most of last season with injury.
Surgery on her wrists and ankle kept her on the sidelines for most of the year and when she did return to court she was not able to match the levels that saw her win the US Open in 2021.
Now though, Raducanu meets Swiatek as the 303rd ranked women’s player in the world – a ranking that doesn’t match her potential quality – and will be confident enough to at least challenge the Pole.
It will be a difficult match but can Raducanu pull off the ultimate shock?
Mike Jones19 April 2024 14:00
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