Emma Raducanu advanced to the quarter-finals of the WTA 250 in Washington in impressive fashion after defeating Colombia’s Maria Camila Osorio 7-6 (5), 7-6 (4) on Thursday.

Emma RadukanuPhoto: Carolyn Kaster / AP – The Associated Press / Profimedia

The athlete of Romanian origin (10 WTA), the second favorite, managed to defeat her opponent, who is ranked 67th in the world, after two hours and 50 minutes of play.

“I think it was one of the most physical matches I’ve played. It was a monumental effort to win.

I am very happy and proud of the way I fought in the important moments. It gives me a lot of confidence.” – Emma Reducanu.

In Washington, Redukana (19 years old) will play against the Russian Lyudmila Samsonova (60 WTA), who defeated the Australian Ayla Tomlyanovych with a score of 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, reports Agepres.