Emma Raducanu most confident about US Open chances since 2021 slam win

• World No 34 yet to win match in New York since title

• Briton has impressed on hard court circuit this year

Emma Raducanu said she will return to New York feeling calmer and more confident about herself and her prospects at the US Open than she has since she won the title there four years ago. She put together a brilliant performance against Aryna Sabalenka in the third round of the Cincinnati Open on Monday, narrowly losing 7-6 (3), 4-6, 7-6 (5) after three hours and nine minutes.

Her impressive level was a reflection of the significant progress she has made in a positive summer on the North American hard courts.