in a highly anticipated showdown at the 2024 US Open former Grand Slam champions Emma raducanu and Sophia Kenan faced off in a match that was as emotionally charged as it was competitive from the start Kenan the 2020 Australian Open Champion took control dictating play with her aggressive Baseline game despite roku's efforts to mount a comeback Kenan secured the first set 6'4 showcasing the form that once made her a top Contender the second set saw raducanu the 2021 US Open Champion briefly Take the Lead breaking Kenan early to go up 3-1 however kenan's resilience Shone through as she battled back eventually winning the set 75 and sealing the match the encounter highlighted kenan's tactical Acumen and mental toughness while raducanu struggled to maintain consistency after the match an emotional Ruku faced the Press where she struggled to hold back tears reflecting on her difficult season raducanu said I feel down I feel sad obviously this is a tournament I really want to do well in so after the first set I was outplayed completely and I think I did well to equal it her her voice cracked as she expressed the frustration and pressure she has felt since her breakthrough Victory 3 years ago the press conference was a poignant moment revealing the immense weight of expectations on the young star's shoulders having played just one tournament since Wimbledon and skipping the Olympics to focus on her preparation for the US Open raducanu will be desperately disappointed to fall at the first hurdle and questions remain over the direction of her career Keenan meanwhile moves forward in the tournament her Victory a testament to her enduring skill and determination thank you for watching please subscribe to our Channel and be part of our journey to 1,000 subscribers