Emma Raducanu is reasserting her dominance on her favorite stage. The 2021 champion continued her love affair with the US Open by delivering another command performance, a 6-2, 6-1 victory over Janice Tjen that solidifies her status as a major threat in the tournament where she plays her best tennis.
There is a visible difference in Raducanu when she steps onto the courts at Flushing Meadows. She plays with an unmatched level of confidence and aggression, seemingly empowered by the memories of her historic triumph. Against Tjen, this was on full display as she controlled the match with an aura of invincibility.
Her dominance was total. She led in every statistical category, from aces to winners to break points converted. She never allowed Tjen, a dangerous and in-form opponent, to feel comfortable, reasserting her position as a Grand Slam champion and a top-tier talent.
With two dominant wins, Raducanu has firmly re-established her presence in New York. She has reminded everyone of the magic she can produce on these courts. As she moves into the third round, she does so as a player who has reclaimed her favorite stage and is ready to defend her turf.