Match recap, video highlights, and quotes from Emma Raducanu's win over Maria Sakkari in the 2025 DC Open quarterfinal.

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.

Emma Raducanu secured a commanding victory against Maria Sakkari, advancing to the semifinals of the DC Open. The former US Open champion delivered a dominant first set and then came back from 2-5 down in the second,