Aryna Sabalenka has had another major praise for Emma Raducanu as the Belarusian declared the Briton "an incredible player" and stated that the 2021 US Open championis definitely on her way back to the top.

On July 4th, Sabalenka was down by a break in each set against Raducanu but still managed to escape with a 7-6 (6) 6-4 win in the Wimbledon third round. Later, the world No. 1 tipped the 22-year-old Briton to become "a top player."

I cant predict anything, but Im definitely sure that, maybe not in the months, but in a bit longer period, shes definitely gonna get back in the top," the Belarusian said of the British tennis player after their Wimbledon battle.

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Sabalenka on Raducanu: An incredible player... Every time it is more difficult against her

Nearly 40 days after their Wimbledon clash, Sabalenka and Raducanu met again. This time, in the third round of the WTA 1000 tournament in Cincinnati. While the outcome was again the same, it was as difficult as possible day for the world No. 1 at the office as she needed three hours and nine minutes of play to complete a 7-6 (3) 4-6 7-6 (5) win.

"As I said at Wimbledon, I'm really happy to see her healthy, mentally and physically, and oh my God, every time she is improving and I can see that she's getting back. I'm enjoying fighting against her. She's such an incredible player, a really nice person and I'm super happy for her," Sabalenka said of Raducanu afterward.

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Raducanu may have fallen just short of beating Sabalenka but there is no doubt that it was a great performance from her side - probably one of the best of her career. In live rankings, the Briton gained five spots and is sitting at No. 34. With a couple of withdrawals, the 22-year-old could easily sneak in as a seed at the US Open.


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