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Emma Raducanu reacts after winning 6-0 6-1 in US Open masterclass

British sensation Emma Raducanu thrashed Spain’s Sara Sorribes Tormo 6-0 6-1 to reach the fourth round of the US Open.

Raducanu, who rose to prominence during an impressive run at Wimbledon earlier in the summer, blew away world number 41 Sorribes Tormo as her dream debut in New York continued.

The 18-year-old will now face Ash Barty in the next round on Monday if the world number one and Wimbledon champion beats Shelby Rogers later on Saturday.

Reacting to her emphatic third-round win, Raducanu told Prime Video: ‘I was playing very well, I know she [Sorribes Tormo] is a tough opponent, she doesn’t make mistakes so I had to work so hard.

‘There was some really long deuce games that could’ve gone either way. I’m so happy I could maintain it and get the win.

‘For this one I knew I had to hit through her or hit the corners. I tried to take the game to her and luckily I hit more winners than errors today.

© Provided by Metro British sensation Emma Raducanu thrashed Sara Sorribes Tormo at the US Open (Picture: Getty)

‘I’ve got a great team around me, we’re sticking to the same routine. I never thought I’d be here but I’m so excited and I’ll get straight back to it tomorrow.

‘The crowd here has been so amazing, I want to thank the fans. They helped me through so many moments today.’

Former British number one Laura Robson added: ‘We kept bigging this match up as such a tough opponent, and Sorribes Tormo is. She has the game to get you in trouble but she never had a chance to play her game.

‘Emma came out and hit her off the court. It is just incredible, the way she was able to tactically play today. It never felt like it was too much for her.

‘It’s an unbelievably impressive performance from such a young player. She now has nothing to lose against, potentially, Ash Barty.

‘I can’t believe what I’ve seen. She did not let up, she wanted to win 6-0 6-0 and she wanted it to be an absolute beatdown. And it was.’

Raducanu enjoyed a brilliant run at Wimbledon after being handed a wildcard, but was forced to retire from her last-16 match against Ajla Tomljanovic after suffering breathing difficulties.

The teenager is yet to drop a set at the US Open, having beaten Stefanie Vogele, Zhang Shuai and now Sorribes Tormo in straight sets.

Reference: Louis Sealey