Emma Raducanu vs Daria Kasatkina LIVE: Result and reaction from Eastbourne quarter-final
The Briton was beaten in straight sets by the No. 6 seed
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Your support makes all the difference.Emma Raducanu was defeated in straight sets by No. 6 seed Daria Kasatkina who cruised to a 6-2 6-2 victory in the quarter-finals at Eastbourne.
In a stark contrast to the previous days the conditions were windy and blustery effectively nullifying the striking power of the 21-year-old Brit.
Raducanu showcased a few fine shots with some backhand slices and cross court winners drawing encouragement out of the crowd but Kasatkina was professional throughout.
She kept the ball in play, worked Raducanu across the baseline and benefitted from plenty of unforced errors. It wasn’t to be for Raducanu whose focus now turns to Wimbledon.
Relive the latest updates from Eastbourne below:
Katie Boulter and Emma Raducanu losses end all-British semi hopes at Eastbourne
Katie Boulter and Emma Raducanu were denied another all-British semi-final showdown ahead of Wimbledon following comprehensive defeats at the Rothesay International in Eastbourne.
British number one Boulter, who registered a last-four win over Raducanu 11 days ago en route to retaining the Nottingham Open title, slipped to a 6-1 7-6 (0) loss against French Open finalist Jasmine Paolini.
Former US Open champion Raducanu was then comfortably dispatched 6-2 6-2 by last year’s beaten finalist Daria Kasatkina.
Katie Boulter and Emma Raducanu losses end all-British semi hopes at Eastbourne
The pair suffered comprehensive defeats at the Rothesay International.
Emma Raducanu beaten 2-6 2-6 by Daria Kasatkina
Emma Raducanu 2-6 2-6 Daria Kasatkina*
A forehand volley from the net wrongfoots Raducanu and moves Kasatkina to a 40-30 lead. On match point she serves to Raducanu’s forehand and leaves the return alone as it goes too long.
Kasatkina wins the match in straight sets, taking it 6-2 6-2.
The Russian mastered the conditions better but Raducanu won’t be too disheartened. She’s had a good week at Eastbourne.
Emma Raducanu 2-6 2-5 Daria Kasatkina*
Kasatkina takes the first point of the next game with a couple of forehands to the baseline corner. Raducanu can’t get to them and the Russian moves into the lead.
A poor backhand from Kasatkina misses by a long way to bring Raducanu back to 15-15.
The conditions, mainly the wind, go against Raducanu whose eyes light up when a couple of balls bounce in the middle of court. She goes after both but blazes them out the back.
Kasatkina takes the game, it’s another break, and moves within game of the match.
*Emma Raducanu 2-6 2-4 Daria Kasatkina - BREAK!
Here comes Raducanu!
She’s fighting back with more power and more pace which pushes Kasatkina back behind the baseline. That forces the Russian to adapt and push the ball into the wind.
A few errors takes the game away from her and Raducanu secures a break of serve.
Emma Raducanu 2-6 1-4 Daria Kasatkina* - BREAK
On no!
The crowd response is muted now as Kasatkina unleashes on the Raducanu serve. She takes the first three rallies to set up three break points.
Raducanu saves the first but the floodgates are open again. Kasatkina moves three games ahead and is storming to victory.
*Emma Raducanu 2-6 1-3 Daria Kasatkina
Yes!
The longest rally of the match sees both players wrestle the momentum between each other. Raducanu draws Kasatkina up to the net then blitzes a backhand past her to set up a break point.
Kasatkina takes the net rally though and moves to advantage as Raducanu can’t get a return of serve back.
Raducanu twice extends the match having clawed Kasatkina back from advantage. The Russian grows a touch frustrated that she can’t get this game done.
There’s more power and drive coming from Raducanu which goes against her as she sends a backhand too wide. Kasatkina holds and secures her break.
Emma Raducanu 2-6 1-2 Daria Kasatkina* - BREAK
And here comes the crowd! The noise level rises as Kasatkina hooks a forehand into the net. Raducanu has belief and so do her supporters.
A cross court forehand from Raducanu hits the tape but drops over court moving the Brit 30-0 up. Kasatkina then misses a return to put Raducanu on the brink of a hold.
She’s take advantage though. Kasatkina falls back on flat, low and powerful strokes to rattle off five points in a row that secures her a second break in this set.
Just stubborn and exceptional tennis from the Russian.
*Emma Raducanu 2-6 1-1 Daria Kasatkina - BREAK
Emma Raducanu is digging in. She’s holding her own in rallies and waiting for the slip ups from Kasatkina. The Russian obliges and leaves Raducanu with a couple of break points.
A fine body serve means Kasatkina holds the first one but Raducanu drills a great winner down the line to get the second set back on serve!
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