Emma Raducanu Breaks Own Record with Dominant Win to Reach US Open 2025 Third Round
Emma Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion, shattered her own record for her fastest Grand Slam main-draw win, defeating Indonesian qualifier Janice Tjen 6-1, 6-1 in just 59 minutes to reach the third round of the 2025 US Open on August 27. The clinical performance at Louis Armstrong Stadium, surpassing her 62-minute first-round victory over Ena Shibahara, showcased Raducanu’s resurgence and sparked excitement as she prepares for a potential blockbuster clash with Elena Rybakina.
Record-Breaking Performance
Raducanu, ranked No. 35, unleashed 16 winners and committed only four unforced errors against Tjen, a 23-year-old ranked No. 222 who had upset No. 24 seed Veronika Kudermetova in the first round (*BBC Sport*, August 27, 2025). The 59-minute rout, her quickest ever at a major, eclipsed her previous record set two days earlier against Shibahara (6-1, 6-2). “I’m thrilled to break that record again,” Raducanu said post-match, crediting her new coach Francisco Roig and chiropractor Jerome Poupel for her physical and mental edge (*Olympics.com*, August 27, 2025). Her aggressive baseline play and 83% first-serve points won overwhelmed Tjen, who struggled to match Raducanu’s intensity (*USOpen.org*).
## Fan Reactions and Next Challenge
Fans on X erupted with praise, with one post exclaiming, “Emma’s smashing records in 59 minutes! Rybakina next? Let’s go!” (@RaducanuFan, August 27, 2025). Another wrote, “Vintage 2021 Emma is back—untouchable!” (@TennisFanUK, August 27, 2025). Raducanu’s path now leads to a daunting third-round matchup against No. 9 seed Elena Rybakina, the 2022 Wimbledon champion, who advanced with a 6-3, 6-0 win over wild card Kayla Pareja (*USOpen.org*, August 25, 2025). Raducanu, who pushed Aryna Sabalenka to a third-set tiebreak in Cincinnati, expressed confidence: “I’m playing well, and I’m ready for the challenge” (*BBC Sport*). The winner could face defending champion Sabalenka in the quarterfinals (*The Guardian*, August 21, 2025).
Broader Context
Raducanu’s back-to-back dominant wins mark her first consecutive US Open victories since her 2021 title run, overcoming early exits in 2022 and 2024 and a 2023 absence due to surgeries (*Olympics.com*). Her resurgence mirrors the adaptability of peers like Coco Gauff, navigating new coaching, or Luke Littler, rebounding from darts withdrawals. Fans see her as a contender, with one X post noting, “Emma’s breaking records and ready to stun Rybakina!” (@TennisVibes, August 27, 2025). As Raducanu, bolstered by Poupel’s horse-like character analogy and Roig’s tactical guidance, eyes a deep run, her record-breaking performance signals a return to her fearless 2021 form.
