Emma Raducanu is encouraged by her preparations for the US Open after pushing Aryna Sabalenka close in a competitive defeat in Cincinnati. Raducanu was beaten in a third-set tiebreak by the world No 1 having battled back from a set down to force a decider, and matched Sabalenka virtually stroke for stroke throughout.

Aryna Sabalenka admitted she was left worried about her age despite her impressive victory over Emma Raducanu at the Cincinnati Open.

Emma Raducanu has opened up following her defeat to Aryna Sabalenka at the Cincinnati Open, with the tennis star losing her cool during the contest after a child was heard crying in the stands. The British No 1 went into the showdown hoping to continue her impressive form,