Emma Raducanu, still 21 years old, achieved a significant milestone in her tennis career by securing her first top-10 win. Raducanu defeated world number 5 and Berlin champion, Jessica Pegula, in a thrilling match at the Eastbourne tournament. After losing the first set 4-6, Raducanu fought back to win the second set 7-6(6) and ultimately clinched the victory with a 7-5 win in the final set. This victory is particularly notable as Raducanu saved a match point in the second set and overcame deficits throughout the match. The win propels her into the quarterfinals of the Rothesay International in Eastbourne.
1 - Emma Raducanu has made her first career top-10 win, defeating Jessica Pegula in Eastbourne with a match point saved, after having lost in straight sets her first seven such career encounters. Unlocked. #RothesayInternational | @the_LTA @WTA @WTA_insider
Emma Raducanu just beat a Top 10 player for the first time. 4-6, 7-6, 7-5 over Jessica Pegula after saving a match point. https://t.co/cFNa4DTq1W
A first top-10 win for Emma Raducanu! 👏 #RothesayInternational https://t.co/IEww6Y1QRy
A special moment for Emma Raducanu. https://t.co/KERKP79QPq
Emma Raducanu comes from behind to defeat #5 Jessica Pegula 4-6 7-6 (6) 7-5 in a crazy match, clinching her *first top 10 win* en-route to the Eastbourne QFs. Raducanu saved a MP in set two with a huge forehand then recovered after twice failing to serve it out. Massive win.
Emma Raducanu won this match. https://t.co/625bNfcS1q
Raducanu d. Pegula 4-6 7-6 7-5 in Eastbourne Match point saved Down 4-6 1-3 She’s been working incredibly hard this year… happy to see it paying off ✅1st top 10 win Work hard, be kind, & amazing things will happen It feels like more amazing things are coming for Emma 🇬🇧❤️ https://t.co/GTW47273Nq
WOW. 2021 US Open champion Emma Raducanu, still 21yo, beats world #5 and Berlin champion Jessica Pegula 4-6, 7-6(6), 7-5, from match point down, for her FIRST CAREER top 10 win! Into the QFs in Eastbourne. What a win! https://t.co/U5QkA2lTET
Emma Raducanu has taken a set from a top 10 opponent for the first time! 🎾 She forces a decider going into the third set. #BBCTennis | #Eastbourne https://t.co/WcN5IfaWfz
Emma Raducanu wins the 2nd set 7-6(6) against Jessica Pegula in Eastbourne. This is the first set she’s ever won against a top 10 player. Playing some incredible tennis once again. 🇬🇧❤️ https://t.co/LBsU2WNMOf
Jessica Pegula wins the first set 6-4 🎾 Emma Raducanu with work to do... #BBCTennis | #Eastbourne https://t.co/qb8xJZjYKy
Emma Raducanu is confident “good things are 100 per cent going to happen” after rekindling her love of tennis ahead of returning to Wimbledon https://t.co/MLBznBTF5p
"Good things are 100% going to happen." Emma Raducanu rekindles her love affair with tennis in Wimbledon build-up ✍️ @mattmajendie https://t.co/o4vjYvOs0M