Emma Raducanu continues her pursuit of a first ever WTA Tour title when she takes on American Peyton Stearns at the Washington Open this evening.
Raducanu has improved her form this summer and looks to have rediscovered the winning touch that saw her clinch a US Open title back in 2021. The 21-year-old beat world number 33 Elsie Mertens in the first round in Washington.
She is now second favourite to win the tournament at Rock Creek Park but her opponent Stearns shouldn't be overlooked. The 22-year-old will enjoy home favourite status and won her maiden WTA Tour title this year with victory at the Morocco Open.
Emma Raducanu v Peyton Stearns at the Washington Open will be shown live on bet365's Sports Live Streaming platform.
The match will also be broadcast live on Sky Sports Tennis in the UK.
Emma Raducanu v Peyton Stearns is set to start at 19:00 BST on Wednesday 31st July, with the encounter taking place at the William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center in Rock Creek Park, Washington, D.C.
Emma Raducanu has four wins from her last five matches, with her only defeat coming against Lulu Sun in the last 16 at Wimbledon.
Before her first round straight sets win over compatriot Clervie Ngounoue, Peyton Stearns had lost three matches in a row - including a first round exit to Australian Daria Saville at Wimbledon.
22-year-old Stearns reached the fourth round on the hard courts at the US Open in 2023, beating British number one Katie Boulter during that run.
Emma Raducanu wins | 0 |
Peyton Stearns wins | 0 |
This will be the first competitive meeting between Emma Raducanu and Peyton Stearns.