CNN —Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu won her first ever match against a top-10 player on Wednesday, upsetting Jessica Pegula in the round of 16 at the Rothesay International in Eastbourne, England.
5, saving a match point en route to a 4-6 7-6(8) 7-5 victory.
Raducanu let a 5-2 lead slip in the final set but broke Pegula’s serve in the next game, before holding her nerve to serve out the match.
The 21-year-old had lost her previous seven matches against top-10 opponents, but finally prevailed to delight of the British crowd.
Raducanu rallied to force a tie-break, but things were still looking bleak for the Brit when Pegula edged ahead to a 6-5 match point lead.
Persons:
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Organizations:
CNN, Former, Rothesay International, WTA, Berlin, Brit, American, Nottingham, Wimbledon
Locations:
Eastbourne, England, Berlin