Emma Raducanu was all business on Wednesday as she delivered a thoroughly professional performance to defeat Janice Tjen 6-2, 6-1. The British star put aside the emotion and pressure of her Flushing Meadows return, focusing solely on the task at hand to secure her place in the US Open third round.
There were no flashy theatrics, just a steely-eyed focus and clinical execution. Raducanu approached the match against the dangerous qualifier with a clear plan: serve big, control the baseline, and give no easy points. She stuck to this plan diligently, methodically breaking down Tjen’s game with relentless consistency and power.
This business-like approach is a sign of Raducanu’s growing maturity. She acknowledged the danger Tjen posed and ensured she was “on full alert,” treating her unranked opponent with the same respect she would a top seed. This professionalism prevented any chance of an upset and resulted in a dominant, straightforward victory.
Having taken care of business in the opening two rounds, Raducanu can now look ahead to the more glamorous, high-stakes matches to come. Her focused, professional mindset has served her well so far and will be an invaluable asset as the pressure inevitably ramps up in the later stages of the tournament.