Is history repeating itself in New York? Emma Raducanu’s blistering form at the US Open is stirring memories of her miraculous 2021 title run, as she produced another dominant display to defeat Janice Tjen 6-2, 6-1 and march into the third round, playing her best tennis in four years.
The parallels are becoming hard to ignore. Just as she did in 2021, Raducanu is playing with a fearless aggression and a palpable sense of joy. Her serve is firing, her groundstrokes are clean and powerful, and she is dispatching opponents with ruthless efficiency. The confidence that carried her to the title is visibly returning with every victory.
Against the dangerous qualifier Tjen, Raducanu looked every bit the champion she once was on these courts. She was proactive, controlled, and clinical, dismantling an in-form opponent who had just scored a big upset. It was the kind of performance that puts the rest of the draw on high alert.
While it is still early in the tournament, the feeling that something special could be brewing is undeniable. Raducanu has recaptured the magic that made her a global superstar. A much tougher third-round match awaits, which will be the true test of her level, but for now, the dream of another historic run is well and truly alive.
History in the Making? Raducanu’s Form Stirs Memories of 2021
