Emma Raducanu continued her impressive return to form, reaching her first WTA hardcourt semifinal in three years. The Brit held off Maria Sakkari in a taxing two-hour, 10 minute battle, winning 6-4, 7-5 despite falling behind early. The result marked her best performance in the U.S. capital, and extended her flawless record against Sakkari to 4-0. Raducanu will now face Russia\u2019s Anna Kalinskaya, who upset Clara Tauson to reach the last four.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
On the men\u2019s side, Ben Shelton delivered a high-octane performance to end Frances Tiafoe\u2019s run. In front of an energized home crowd, Shelton\u2019s aggressive forehands and fearless serving powered him to a 7-6(2), 6-4 win. The 22-year-old lefty matched his 2023 semifinal showing in Washington and continues to rise, already securing a new career-high ranking of No. 7. He awaits the winner of Taylor Fritz and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the semifinals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Another surprise came in the form of Frenchman Corentin Moutet, who stunned World No. 14 Daniil Medvedev in a dramatic 1-6, 6-4, 6-4 win. After a mid-match weather suspension, Moutet returned from a lightning delay to break Medvedev\u2019s serve and close out the match. It marked the 26-year-old\u2019s first ATP semifinal above 250-level and his fourth career win over a Top 20 opponent on hard courts.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
On the men\u2019s side, Ben Shelton delivered a high-octane performance to end Frances Tiafoe\u2019s run. In front of an energized home crowd, Shelton\u2019s aggressive forehands and fearless serving powered him to a 7-6(2), 6-4 win. The 22-year-old lefty matched his 2023 semifinal showing in Washington and continues to rise, already securing a new career-high ranking of No. 7. He awaits the winner of Taylor Fritz and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the semifinals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With big names falling and breakthrough performances emerging, the stage is set for a thrilling semifinal in Washington.<\/p>\r\n\r\n