US Open: Emma Raducanu ‘excited’ to play Maria Sakkari in semi-finals

Including qualifying, Raducanu has not dropped a set in eight matches at the US Open

Date: Thursday, 9 September Time: About 21:00 local time (02:00 BST, Friday) Venue: Arthur Ashe Stadium, New York

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Emma Raducanu says it is a “weird feeling” to have reached the US Open semi-finals and be one of the last few remaining players in the locker room.

The 18-year-old Briton continues her dream run when she meets Greek 17th seed Maria Sakkari on Thursday.

The pair play on Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York at about 21:00 local time (02:00 BST, Friday).

“I didn’t think I’d be here. But now I am, I’m so excited to get out there,” said Raducanu.

Raducanu has exceeded expectations in her first overseas Grand Slam – and only her fourth tour-level event – by becoming the first qualifier to reach the US Open last four.

After coming through three…

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