Emma Raducanu is set to continue her journey at the Italian Open as she takes on Veronika Kudermetova in the third round. Raducanu delivered an impressive performance in the second round, dominating Jil Teichmann with a decisive 6-2, 6-2 victory. This match follows a fortunate turn of events for Raducanu, as she was initially slated to compete against 21st seed Ekaterina Alexandrova, who withdrew due to a shoulder injury.
Kudermetova, her next opponent, recently eliminated 15th seed Amanda Anisimova in straight sets, ensuring a challenging match ahead for Raducanu. If successful, Raducanu may face a potential fourth-round showdown against Coco Gauff, who is up against Polish 32nd seed Magda Linette.
Details about the match are as follows: the third-round clash is scheduled as the second match at the SuperTennis Arena. While the exact start time depends on the completion of the preceding match between Alexei Popyrin and Daniil Medvedev, Raducanu is expected to be on court sometime between 11:30 AM BST and noon.
Fans in the UK can catch all the action from the Italian Open through Sky Sports, with the tournament running from May 6 to May 18 as a combined WTA and ATP event.
Current betting odds suggest Raducanu is favored to win at 3/4, compared to Kudermetova’s odds of 5/4. This matchup is anticipated to be another thrilling encounter in Raducanu’s promising return to competitive tennis.
With Raducanu showing formidable confidence and skill on the court, her fans are hopeful for her continued success in Rome.