After a 28-point tie-break: Brit duel Raducanu vs. Boulter suspended by rain
WTASunday, 16 June 2024 at 13:43
The semifinal duel at the Nottingham Open between Emma
Raducanu and Katie Boulter was suspended due to rain after an epic first set.
The top female tennis players from Britain battled for an hour and 20 minutes
before the rain interrupted the match.
High expectations were set for the home crowd as they
watched their two leading female players face off in the Nottingham semifinals.
Raducanu is having her best performance of the year, with consecutive wins
against Ena Shibahara and Daria Snigur, before advancing to the semifinals by
walkover against the third seed.
Boulter, on the other hand, struggled in the first round
against her compatriot Harriet Dart, recovering from a set down. She then
defeated Rebecca Marino and the 5th seed Magdalena Frech in straight sets
before facing the former Grand Slam champion in the semifinals.
During a hard-fought first set, both players dominated with
their serves to maintain equality throughout. In the fifth game, Raducanu
squandered two break points and in the next game saved two break opportunities
she conceded to Boulter.
Everything led to the tie-break where Boulter took the
first mini-break and led 4-1. Raducanu recovered, and they alternated the
advantage over 28 points before the 21-year-old clinched the set 7-6(13).
Katie Boulter won the title at 2023 Nottingham Open.
During the tie-break, Boulter lost 6 points on her serve
and squandered three set points, including one on her serve. Conversely,
Raducanu conceded five points on her serve and finally took the set on her
sixth opportunity. A few minutes later, and still 0-0 in the second set, the
umpire decided to suspend the match due to the impending rain in Nottingham.
The match will resume on Sunday in the first slot of the
day. Later, the winner will face the final against the victor of the match
between Karolina Pliskova (6th seed) and Diane Parry. Raducanu is just one set
away from returning to the top 150 and reaching a tournament final for the
first time since the 2021 US Open.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
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