Emma Raducanu Advances to National Bank Open Third Round with Straight-Sets Win over Peyton Stearns

Emma Raducanu continued her strong form by defeating Peyton Stearns in straight sets to advance to the third round of the National Bank Open in Montreal. The world No. 33, born in Toronto, secured a 6-2, 6-4 win over the American 32nd seed, marking her third consecutive victory against Stearns. Raducanu overcame a mid-second set dip in focus and double faults to break back and finish with four consecutive games, expressing gratitude for the support and the significance of playing in her birthplace. She will next face Wimbledon finalist Amanda Anisimova, who also advanced to the third round. Raducanu's recent performances include an impressive semi-final showing at the Citi Open, indicating strong momentum on the North American hard courts. Her progress in Montreal reflects her resilience and growing confidence as the British No. 1.