At the Washington Open, Britain's Emma Raducanu, Cameron Norrie, and Dan Evans all secured victories in their matches. Raducanu defeated seventh seed Marta Kostyuk 7-6 (7-4) 6-4 and will face Naomi Osaka next. Norrie triumphed over world number seven Lorenzo Musetti 3-6 6-2 6-3, marking his first win against a top-10 player in two and a half years, setting up a match against Brandon Nakashima. Dan Evans won against 13th seed Alex Michelsen 6-4 6-4, leading to a last-16 encounter with Corentin Moutet.
Emma Raducanu secured a triumphant victory against Marta Kostyuk with a score of 7-6 (7-4) 6-4. Despite losing a 4-0 lead in the tie-break, she fought hard, eventually winning on her second match point. After overcoming a challenging first set, Raducanu expressed satisfaction with her resilience through the match, stating it was an 'extremely good win.' She now faces Naomi Osaka, who defeated Yulia Putintseva in straight sets.
Cameron Norrie achieved a significant milestone by defeating second seed Lorenzo Musetti 3-6 6-2 6-3, marking his first win over a top-10 player in over two years. After struggling in the first set with only three winners, Norrie's performance improved significantly in the second and third sets. He navigated through intense moments, including saving five break points in the final set before claiming victory after two hours and seven minutes.
Dan Evans also had a strong showing, defeating 13th seed Alex Michelsen 6-4 6-4. This victory positions him for a last-16 clash against Corentin Moutet. At 35 years old, Evans showcased his competitive spirit and skill at the Washington Open, continuing to perform well against seeded players.
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