Raducanu said her 6-1 6-2 win over Ena Shibahara was “extra special” because of the long wait to record another victory at the US Open since her 2021 title. Raducanu required just 62 minutes to dismiss Shibahara and reach the second round.

Until Sunday, Emma Raducanu had failed to win a match at Flushing Meadows since she lifted the US Open women's single title in 2021.

Emma Raducanu wastes no time at all in defeating world No 128 Ena Shibahara on opening Sunday; The US Open is live on Sky Sports Tennis and Sky Sports+, streaming service NOW and the Sky Sports app