MOSCOW, Aug 17 British tennis player Emma Raducanou after the first round match of the category tournament WTA 1000 in Cincinnati (USA) against ex-first racket of the world Serena Williams admitted that it was an honor for her to share the court with the American. , 6:0. Earlier in August, 40-year-old Williams, who is the winner of 23 Grand Slam singles tournaments, announced her imminent retirement. Women's Tennis Association (WTA)Western & Southern OpenAugust 17, 2022 • Start at 02:10ClosedSerena WilliamsUSA0 : 24:60:6Emma RaducanouUK
"I think from start to finish I may have looked calm, but I just knew how important every point is, because it is worth a little relax — and she will attack. She is a true legend. I think we all need to pay tribute to Serena and her amazing career. I am grateful for the opportunity to play against her and for the fact that our careers have crossed. Everything she has achieved is very inspiring, it was a real honor for me to share the court with her", — said Radukan, quoted by the official website of the Women's Tennis Association (WTA).
In the second round, Radukan will play against the representative of Belarus Victoria Azarenka. The prize fund of the tournament in Cincinnati exceeds $2.5 million.