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EMMA Raducanu’s dream debut run at Wimbledon continues into the fourth round with victory over Romania’s world number 45 Sorana Cirstea.
The 18-year-old British wildcard, ranked 338th and fresh from completing her A-Levels, cruised to a 6-3 7-5 win.
Playing on a show court for the first time, she stunned 31-year-old Cirstea by taking eight games in a row.
“I am so speechless right now,” Raducanu said.
“I didn’t know what my reaction would be, and then that just happened. I’m so, so grateful for all the support I had today.
“This is by far the biggest court I’ve played on. I think I coped quite well in the beginning, I just tried to hold my nerve.
“When I was packing to come into the bubble, my parents said, ‘Aren’t you packing too much match kit?’ I think I’m going to have to do some laundry tonight.”
BBC Sport
– July 3, 2021 @ 14: 14 GMT |
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