Raducanu Reaches First Final Since 2021 US Open Win

Raducanu Ends Final Drought, Boulter Joins in Historic British Double

Emma Raducanu is back in a final for the first time in five years after edging past Oleksandra Oliynykova in a near three-hour thriller at the Transylvania Open. Her 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 victory sets up a championship clash with home favourite Sorana Cirstea.

It’s Raducanu’s first WTA final since her historic US Open win in 2021, ending a run of three failed semi-finals and a string of injury setbacks.

“So proud of how I competed”

• Raducanu, 21, fought back from a break down in the third set

• Saved 2 break points at 5-3 before closing it out on her third match point

• Delivered a thank-you speech in Romanian to honour her heritage

“I’m so proud of how I competed, how I came back… I couldn’t have done it without the support here,” said Raducanu.

British Tennis First: Double Finals Day

Raducanu’s final appearance coincides with Katie Boulter reaching the final of the Ostrava Open – marking the first time two British women will play WTA finals on the same day.

• Boulter beat Katie Volynets 6-1, 6-3

• Will face Tamara Korpatsch in the final

• Aims to return to Top 100 in the rankings

Coach Michael Joyce, who once worked with Maria Sharapova, is eyeing silverware during his birthday week:

“We’re going to keep celebrating his birthday for the next month,” joked Boulter.

What’s at Stake?

For Raducanu, it’s a shot at redemption and consistency after two turbulent years of injuries, coaching changes, and rebuilding.

For Boulter, it’s about climbing back up the rankings and confirming her resurgence on tour.