Emma Raducanu recorded a straight-sets victory over seventh seed Marta Kostyuk at the DC Open, marking her first singles match since Wimbledon. The match featured a tightly contested first set that went into a tie-break. Raducanu eventually overcame Kostyuk, who was on a losing streak, with a decisive performance in the second set. Meanwhile, Venus Williams became the oldest player to win a tour-level singles match in over two decades, defeating Peyton Stearns, and preparing to face Magdalena Frech in the next round.
Emma Raducanu triumphed over seventh seed Marta Kostyuk at the DC Open with a straight-sets win, securing her place in the second round after a challenging match.
In the first set, both players struggled on serve, leading to a tie-break which Raducanu won after letting a 4-0 lead slip, showcasing her resilience.
Venus Williams made history as the oldest player to win a tour-level singles match in over two decades, defeating Peyton Stearns 6-3, 6-4.
At 45 years old, Williams' victory makes her the oldest winner since Martina Navratilova in 2004, marking her first singles win since August 2023.
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