Overview

• Emma Raducanu defeated world No. 17 Daria Kasatkina in straight sets, marking her first victory over the Australian after three prior losses.
• The 22-year-old accepted a wildcard for Strasbourg to gain additional clay-court experience ahead of the French Open, which begins May 25.
• Raducanu showcased aggressive play and composure, breaking Kasatkina's serve eight times and overcoming a challenging second set with seven breaks in eight games.
• This victory builds on Raducanu's recent clay-court improvements, including a round-of-16 run at the Italian Open and her first WTA 1000 quarterfinal in Miami earlier this season.
• She will face American Danielle Collins in the round of 16 on May 21, as she continues to fine-tune her game on clay.