Emma Raducanu dug deep to progress to the second round of the National Bank Open in Montreal with a 6-2, 6-4 win over Elena-Gabriela Ruse. Raducanu arrived at the WTA 1000 event fresh from an impressive semi-final showing at the Citi Open last week, but immediately faced five break points in her first service game.

Emma Raducanu laid bare how significant it is for her to be doing well at the ongoing WTA 1000 event of the 2025 National Bank Open in Montreal, Canada.

British number one Emma Raducanu continues her fine form in North America with a routine win against Elena-Gabriela Ruse at the Canadian Open, but Katie Boulter exits.