"Könnte dieses Jahr ein paar Slams gewinnen": Tennisfans angenehm überrascht von Emma Raducanus Comeback-Sieg in Auckland

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Emma Raducanu hits a sneaky good slice backhand in her comeback match against Ruse. Looks like she’s learned some new tricks since that incredible US Open run. Great to see her back on court. ❤️

Raghav

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I saw some of the highest level of ball striking in the first set. Reckon she could win a couple of slams this year. Iga's #1 spot in danger.

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Back from an eight-month injury layoff with a BANG 💥 @EmmaRaducanu defeats Ruse and will next face No.2 seed Svitolina in Auckland! #ASBClassic

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tonio

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She looked very good against a very tough opponent in Ruse. 9 months gone but didn’t look like it

Siobhan 🇬🇬

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I'm BEYOND proud of our Emma!! She still has things to work on for sure but winning her first match back after 8 months off and three surgeries is amazing and her fitness looked better than before she left imo. Very encouraging. KEEP IT UP EMS!! 😍👏🇬🇧💕

scott devlin

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Great win for Emma against a good friend. For the most part she served pretty well until she got understandably tight at the end, never easy to close out especially having been out injured for 8months, she moved great, looks lighter, fitter. Happy for Emma, Svitolina next👏👏✌️

Ryan

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I’ve been on the “one hit wonder” side since her US Open win, but I sincerely hope she gets the comeback player of 2024 award!!! You Go Emma!!

Dandresaldi

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I have the unpopular opinion that this was a really favorable draw for Emma, Ruse is her best friend, Emma brought Ruse to some exhibition matches that were profitable for Ruse, she wouldn’t defeat Emma on her comeback, sorry but we will see her real level vs Svitolina

Jay N

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Solid win given the 9 month lay off but Svitolina next will be the real test to see where she’s at. Encouraging though to see her keep her fitness levels up when the match hit 2hrs+, regularly struggled with that in the past. #ASBClassic

wta

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Back from an eight-month injury layoff with a BANG 💥 @EmmaRaducanu defeats Ruse and will next face No.2 seed Svitolina in Auckland! #ASBClassic

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Molly McElwee

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Great to see Emma Raducanu back to winning ways - after a little wobble she showed resilience to clinch it on her fourth match point. The smile at the end says it all.

wta

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Back from an eight-month injury layoff with a BANG 💥 @EmmaRaducanu defeats Ruse and will next face No.2 seed Svitolina in Auckland! #ASBClassic

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Oli Dickson Jefford

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Great start to 2024 for Emma Raducanu, getting both a win and plenty of court time. She'll be a significant underdog against Svitolina next, but it'll be interesting to see how she tests the Ukrainian. #ASBClassic

wta

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Back from an eight-month injury layoff with a BANG 💥 @EmmaRaducanu defeats Ruse and will next face No.2 seed Svitolina in Auckland! #ASBClassic

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Billy Bunter

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A few ups and downs but I think she’ll up her level against Svitolina. What I found annoying was the amount of grunting and screeching from both players. The Wozniacki match had none of that nonsense.