WTA Nottingham 2024: Emma Raducanu vs Francesca Jones; Preview, Head-to-Head, and Prediction

The grass court season is up and running and the transition from clay to grass is looking smooth for some players. One amongst those is Emma Raducanu. After her Madrid Open exit in the first round, the young British sensation is primed and ready and has made her way into the quarter-finals of the WTA Nottingham. With just 2 steps away from a title, she will now be looking to add glory to her name.

However, standing in her way will be compatriot Francesca Jones. With the stage set for an epic encounter, only one among the two will make their way up front. But, who will it be?

Emma Raducanu vs Francesca Jones: Preview

Currently ranked ranked 209 in the world, Emma Raducanu reached the quarterfinals by defeating Ena Shibahara 6-1, 6-4, and Daria Snigur 6-2, 6-2. In the second round against Snigur, Raducanu won in straight sets, scoring 66 points to Snigur’s 51. She hit 33 winners, served 11 aces, and had only 2 double faults.

Raducanu lost her serve once but saved 7 break points. She landed 68% of her first serves, winning 72% of those points, and 41% of her second serve points. Emma Raducanu broke Snigur’s serve 5 times, converting 63% of her break points.

On the other hand, her opponent, currently ranked 249 reached the quarterfinals by defeating Caroline Dolehide 7-6, 6-3, and Ashlyn Krueger 6-4, 4-6, 7-5. In the second round against Krueger, Jones won a close match, scoring 92 points to Krueger’s 89. She hit 43 winners, served 5 aces, and had 5 double faults.

Jones lost her serve 4 times but saved 6 break points. She landed 61% of her first serves, winning 75% of those points, and 44% of her second serve points. Jones broke Krueger’s serve 5 times, converting 56% of her break points.

Raducanu vs Jones: Head-to-head

When it comes to the head-to-head stats between the two players, the scores are leveled at 0-0 each. Thus, this will be the first time that both the players will be going against each other in an emphatic showdown. With so much at stake for the players, only one will look to come out on top. But, which player has the maximum chances to stay at the top?

Prediction: Emma Raducanu to clinch the win in straight sets

As things stand, Emma Raducanu is the strong contender to clinch the win here and make her way into the semi-finals of the tournament. While both the players will enjoy surplus home advantage, the experience that Emma Raducanu has will prove beneficial to her.

But her opponent, who has already stunned the likes of Ashlyn Krueger and Caroline Dolehide has proven her worth already in the tournament. With momentum going by her side, will she be able to pull off yet another stunner in the event? What are your thoughts on this? Do let us know in the comments below!