Raducanu Beats Shibahara 6-1, 6-2 To Open Us Open Campaign

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New York: Emma Raducanu marked her return to the US Open winners circle on Sunday with a commanding 6-1, 6-2 first-round victory over Japanese qualifier Ena Shibahara her first win at the venue since her stunning 2021 title run. Under the lights of Louis Armstrong Stadium, the 22-year-old Brit showed no signs of nerves, setting the tone early with a confident ace and an opening hold to love. In contrast, Shibahara struggled on serve, double-faulting to concede an early break as Raducanus ag