Emma Raducanu’s U.S. Open drought came to an end Sunday, as she cruised past Ena Shibahara 6-1, 6-2 at Louis Armstrong Stadium for a tidy first-round victory.

Emma Raducanu claimed her first US Open victory since winning the title four years ago in ruthless fashion in New York. The British number one opened the tournament on Louis Armstrong Stadium in the event's first Sunday start and needed just 62 minutes to sweep aside Japanese qualifier Ena Shibahara 6-1 6-2.

Emma Raducanu began her 2025 US Open campaign on high note, delivering a commanding 6-1, 6-2 victory over Japanese qualifier Ena Shibahara in just 62 minutes on Louis Armstrong Stadium.