Emma Raducanu’s run at the Citi Open in Washington DC has been marked by both impressive performances and extreme physical strain. After defeating Maria Sakkari in a grueling singles quarterfinal, Raducanu described the conditions as “like you’ve opened an oven and your head is in there,” highlighting the oppressive humidity and heat that have plagued the tournament.
The British star, who has battled through multiple matches in the sweltering capital, admitted that even warm-ups left her drenched in sweat. She compared the experience to Wimbledon’s dry heat, noting that Washington’s climate was on a “different level” entirely.
Doubles campaign ends early for Raducanu and Rybakina
Later that day, Raducanu teamed up with Elena Rybakina for their doubles semifinal against Taylor Townsend and Zhang Shuai. Despite their promising start in the tournament, the pair retired after just five games, trailing 1–4. The decision was likely influenced by the physical toll of the day, with both players scheduled to compete in singles semifinals the following day.
Raducanu had already shown signs of fatigue during her singles match, requiring a medical timeout to check her blood pressure. Her post-match comments made it clear that she was unsure about continuing in doubles, emphasizing the need to consult with doctors before making a decision.
Focus shifts to singles success
Despite the setback in doubles, Raducanu’s singles performance has been a highlight of the week. With wins over Marta Kostyuk, Naomi Osaka, and Maria Sakkari, she has reached her first WTA semifinal in over a year. She now faces Anna Kalinskaya in a match that could mark her return to a final for the first time since her 2021 US Open triumph.
Rybakina, too, remains in contention, set to face Leylah Fernandez in her own semifinal. Both players have shown resilience and skill throughout the tournament, and their decision to prioritize singles may prove wise given the demanding conditions.
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Raducanu in Washington, ranking, and results in 2025
21 – 14win/loss
46
High
10
22 year old
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At the moment ranked no.46, the Brit has a 21-14 win-loss record in 2025. Raducanu is competing in Washington where she beat the world no.27 Marta Kostyuk 7-6(4) 6-4, the world no.51 Naomi Osaka 6-4 6-2 and the world no.90 Maria Sakkari 6-4 7-5.
Emma Raducanu will play the world no.48 Anna Kalinskaya in the semifinal on Saturday at 5:00 pm on STADIUM. In the past, they have never played each other until now on the main tour.
Raducanu will play next in Montreal (Omnium Banque Nationale). She will start from the main draw that will commence on the 28th of July.
