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EMMA RADUCANU RETURNS TO WORLD TOP 25 AFTER TRANSYLVANIA OPEN SUCCESS
Emma Raducanu surged to World No. 25 after a strong Transylvania Open run, despite a 6-0, 6-2 final defeat to Sorana Cirstea.
Emma Raducanu has jumped up to No. 25 in the world rankings, even after taking a tough loss in the Transylvania Open final on Saturday. Her week in Romania—her dad’s birthplace—started like a dream, but it ended pretty quickly. Sorana Cirstea, playing at home, wrapped things up in just over an hour.
Raducanu didn’t have much of a chance in the final. Cirstea handed her a rough 6-0, 6-2 defeat. This was Raducanu’s first WTA final since her big win at the 2021 US Open, back when she was just 18 and came out of nowhere as a qualifier. The final didn’t look anything like the rest of her week. She’d played sharp tennis leading up to it and came in as the top seed. Still, her strong run through the draw pushed her world ranking up from No. 30 to 25, her best spot since August 2022. Back then, she was ranked No. 11 heading into her US Open title defence—but after an early exit, she slid all the way to No. 83.
The past few years haven’t been easy. Injuries and shaky form knocked her down the rankings and kept her off the radar. But over the last year, she’s started to find her footing again and climb back up.
On her way to this final, Raducanu beat Greet Minnen, Kaja Juvan, and Maja Chwalinska—all in straight sets. The semi-final? That was a real fight. She faced Ukraine’s Oleksandra Oliynykova, and it took nearly three hours, but Raducanu pulled through in three sets.
After the final, Raducanu admitted it was a rough day. “Today was really tough. Sorana played a great match, for sure. I’ve been dealing with some health issues and just haven’t felt great this week. Yesterday was a battle, and today I felt pretty tired. I just need to rest as much as I can.
“But honestly, I couldn't do anything against Sorana today. She played incredible tennis—she has all week. I can’t praise her enough for how well she’s played and, honestly, what a nice person she is. It’s great to have someone like her on tour.”
She also said, “I think my game has improved. I’ve made progress, and the work I’ve put in over the past few weeks is starting to show, so I’m happy with how things are developing. Today wasn’t a fair reflection, but overall things are moving in the right direction. There’s still a lot to improve, but it’s good to see some rewards for doing things the right way.”
Next up, she’s heading to Doha for the Qatar Open, where she’ll take on Camila Osorio in the first WTA 1000 tournament of the season. Since she lost in the first round there last year, she’s not defending any points. It’s another chance for her to keep climbing the rankings.
THE "NEW 2" TRICK: WHAT CARLOS ALCARAZ AND JANNIK SINNER PICKED UP FROM STUDYING FEDERER’S LATE CAREER
Jim Courier claims Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner could go head-to-head with the Big 4. Read the full tactical analysis here.
Jim Courier doesn’t see any real flaws in Jannik Sinner or Carlos Alcaraz. In fact, he’s convinced these two could have gone toe-to-toe with the legendary ‘Big 4’.
Right now, Alcaraz is the world No. 1, Sinner sits just behind him at No. 2, and they’ve basically taken over men’s tennis. Nobody else is even close in the ATP Rankings.
Between them, they’ve snagged the last nine Grand Slam singles trophies. If they win just two more, they’ll match Federer and Nadal’s record of 11 straight majors as a duo.
Alcaraz already has seven Grand Slam singles titles and has racked up 58 weeks (and counting) as world No. 1. He just completed the Career Grand Slam after his win at the Australian Open.
Sinner spent 66 weeks at the top himself and owns four Grand Slam titles. He’s got a shot to complete his own career Grand Slam at the French Open this spring.
These two have jumped straight into the spotlight after the era of Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, and Murray—the ‘Big 4’ who once ruled the sport.
On the Tennis Insider Club podcast, Courier called Sinner and Alcaraz the ‘New 2’ and said they’d absolutely have been able to challenge those legends.
“Look at the last year and a half—they’ve won everything,” Courier said. “They can handle any surface, they’re both young, and they move like nobody else.”
He added, “Honestly, I think they would’ve gone head-to-head with the Big Four. They probably studied those guys and picked up all their tricks. Jannik’s game and movement remind me a lot of Novak. Carlos? He’s just unique. He’s taken the best bits from everyone.”
Right now, Alcaraz and Sinner are way ahead of the rest of the ATP field. Even 38-year-old Djokovic is probably the only one who looks like he could give them trouble.
People keep asking when someone else from their generation will finally catch up. Names like Ben Shelton, Jack Draper, and Joao Fonseca get thrown around as future contenders, but honestly, nobody’s really come close. The gap’s only getting wider.
Courier went on to say that what sets Sinner and Alcaraz apart is their total lack of weaknesses.
“There was a time when top players had holes in their games. Not anymore. Sinner and Alcaraz? No weak spots,” he said.
“That changes everything. Technique matters more than ever. The game’s so fast now, you have to attack from everywhere. That’s pretty new.
“Even Rafa eventually erased his weaknesses. Roger switched rackets late in his career, and suddenly his backhand turned into a weapon—especially against Rafa.
“In my day, even Pete Sampras had a safe side to attack—his backhand. But with these guys, there’s nowhere to hide. You’re never comfortable.”
After their runs at the Australian Open, both Alcaraz and Sinner are set to play again at the Qatar Open next week.
EMMA RADUCANU RETIRES: BRITISH STAR WITHDRAWS FROM QATAR OPEN FOLLOWING BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK
Emma Raducanu’s Qatar Open debut ends in heartbreak. Discover why the British No. 1 retired after a mid-match medical timeout.
Emma Raducanu had to retire from her opening match at the Qatar Open because she was feeling unwell and needed her blood pressure checked right there on the court.
She’d hoped to bounce back after losing her first final since 2021 just two days earlier, squaring off against Camila Osorio. Raducanu started strong—she came out fast, grabbed the first set 6-2 in just 37 minutes, and really looked in control. But her energy started to fade, and Osorio took advantage in the second set. Raducanu’s serve slipped midway through, and Osorio pulled out a 6-4 win, pushing the match into a decider.
Before the third set, Raducanu took a long bathroom break, but it didn’t help much. She lost her serve right away, called for the physio, and had her blood pressure checked—something she’s needed before. She got through one more Osorio service game, but it was an easy hold for the Colombian. After that, Raducanu walked to the net, head down, and her Qatar Open was over. The score read 2-6, 6-4, 2-0 to Osorio.
It’s been a tough stretch. Just two days earlier, Raducanu lost in the Transylvania Open final to Sorana Cirstea, 6-0, 6-2, after a gruelling three-hour semifinal win. She told BBC Sport afterward that she’d been fighting a chest infection and just felt wiped out from the start. Still, she said she’d rather be in the final—even tired—than not have played at all.
This marks the ninth time Raducanu’s had to retire from a WTA Tour match. The last time was only four months ago, in Wuhan. Even so, she’d been showing better endurance lately. She’s made some changes behind the scenes as well, bringing in Emma Stewart, formerly of British Rowing, to replace her fitness trainer, Yutaka Nakamura. She also split with coach Francisco Roig, who used to work with Rafael Nadal, back in January.
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