Emma Raducanu reached the semifinals at the D.C. Open — the biggest tournament where she’s made it that far since her surprising 2021 U.S. Open title — by eliminating Maria Sakkari 6-4, 7-5 on Friday.

Britain's Emma Raducanu qualifies for the semi-finals of the Washington Open after beating wildcard Maria Sakkari in straight sets.

Emma Raducanu has made a worrying admission ahead of her semi-final clash against Anna Kalinskaya at the Washington Open on Saturday. The British tennis star has reached the last four at a WTA Tour event for the first time this year and has been in brilliant form at the American tournament.