The 2024 US Open is going on in full swing and players from all around the world are all set to take the prestigious title home. One amongst them will be Emma Raducanu. Already a champion in 2021, she will be looking to take on the crowd favorite Sofia Kenin. The American star, who has been going through a rough patch this season, will be looking to turn things around against the British star. That being said, with the stage set for an epic encounter, who among the two will come out on top?

Sofia Kenin vs Emma Raducanu: Preview

Sofia Kenin, currently ranked No. 55, is set to begin her U.S. Open campaign following a disappointing exit in the second round at Cleveland. She suffered a 4-6, 3-6 loss to Clara Burel. Kenin’s 2024 season has been very challenging for her, with an 8-20 win-loss record throughout the year.

This also includes just 2 wins out of 13 matches on hard courts. However, in her overall career, Kenin holds a solid 269-187 record. Playing in front of her crowd, she will be looking to turn her season around at the year’s last major. Her best record at the US Open has come in 2020 when she managed to make her way into the 4th round of the tournament.

On the other hand, her Opponent, Emma Raducanu, who is currently ranked 71st in the world, is set to begin her campaign in New York after her recent quarterfinal loss to Paula Badosa in Washington, where she was defeated 6-4, 5-7, 4-6. Raducanu has compiled an 18-11 win-loss record in 2024, including 7-6 on hard courts.

Her best result this season was reaching the semifinals in Nottingham. Overall, Raducanu has an impressive career record of 116-60, with a particularly strong 76-32 record on hard courts. She will be aiming to build on these performances as she heads into the U.S. Open. Her best performance at the event came back in 2021 when she lifted the title in a thrilling win against Leylah Fernandez.

Raducanu vs Kenin: Head-to-head

As per their H2H, the two are tied at 0-0. Thus, their encounter at the US Open 2024 will be the first time when these two giants battle against each other. While one has form on her side, the other will look to turn things around playing at home.

Prediction: Emma Raducanu to take the win home in straight sets

Coming into the match, Emma Raducanu will be the clear favorite to win the match. Raducanu, mostly known for her quick-strike approach to baseline tennis, which also helped her break the deadlock in 2021, could be a crucial edge. However, the 21-year-old often struggles with minor errors, particularly during critical points in a match that makes a difference.

On the other hand, Sofia Kenin’s groundstrokes do not have the power of the former World No. 10, but she compensates with her variety and ability to change shot direction swiftly and grab the points in her favor. Both players have average serves. This means that their shot-making abilities could be the deciding factor in this matchup. Alongside these factors, Raducanu holds a slight edge, having secured more match wins in 2024.