Emma Raducanu’s Miami Open Form Compared to Andy Murray
Former British No. 1 Annabel Croft has hailed Emma Raducanu’s performance at the 2025 Miami Open, drawing comparisons to tennis legend Andy Murray.
Raducanu, 22, made a stunning return to form, reaching the quarter-finals of the WTA 1000 event after a rough start to the season.
🔥 Raducanu’s Miami Open Run
✅ Defeated: Sayaka Ishii, Emma Navarro, McCartney Kessler, Amanda Anisimova
❌ Lost to: World No. 4 Jessica Pegula (Quarter-finals)
🏆 First time winning 4 straight WTA matches since her 2021 US Open triumph!
📈 WTA Rankings Update:
Raducanu’s 215-point haul lifts her from No. 60 to No. 48 in the live rankings.
💬 Annabel Croft’s Take on Raducanu’s Performance
📝 Writing for The Times, Croft made a bold claim:
“Raducanu’s level in Miami was even higher than her US Open title run.”
She praised Raducanu’s minimal unforced errors and relentless consistency, likening it to Andy Murray’s ability to grind down opponents:
“Watching Raducanu breeze through to the last eight, I could not believe the transformation from a player who seemed low on confidence just weeks ago.”
