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Raducanu could be seeded among the leading 32 players at the upcoming US Open, providing a more favourable draw – in theory at least – at the hard-court Grand Slam which she won as a teenage qualifier in 2021.<\/p>\n
On the basis of this display against Sabalenka, there are plenty of positives for Raducanu to take into the final major of the season.<\/p>\n
With her service game providing a strong foundation, backed by calmness and clarity from the baseline, a tense contest in a sweltering Cincinnati could easily have gone her way.<\/p>\n
Sabalenka was well below her best level throughout, with the powerful baseline game which has delivered three major titles looking vulnerable and erratic.<\/p>\n
Raducanu, who was guided vocally throughout by her new coach Francisco Roig, took full advantage.<\/p>\n
In the past Raducanu has wilted in these intense battles and draining conditions.<\/p>\n
The manner in which she survived four break points during a marathon eighth game in the decider – coming through 12 deuces to hold serve after 22 minutes – was a fine example of an improved mentality in recent months.<\/p>\n
Sabalenka, though, has a formidable record in tie-breaks and showed why by holding her nerve in the match-defining moments.<\/p>\n
Despite the clear positives, Raducanu’s defeat means she has still only won three of her 17 matches against top-10 players and never beaten an opponent ranked in the world’s top four.<\/p>\n
She will be hoping that will change sooner rather than later – perhaps in New York.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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