Emma Raducanu reached the semifinals at the D.C. Open — the biggest tournament where she’s made it that far since her surprising 2021 U.S. Open title — by eliminating Maria Sakkari 6-4, 7-5 on Friday.

Britain's Emma Raducanu qualifies for the semi-finals of the Washington Open after beating wildcard Maria Sakkari in straight sets.

Emma Raducanu booked her place in the semi-final of the Washington Open for the first time with a 6-4, 7-5 victory over Greece’s Maria Sakkari. The victory, on a day where both players had to battle high temperatures, means Raducanu will overtake Katie Boulter as British No 1 on Monday.