Emma Raducanu continues her promising clay-court season today at the Madrid Open, facing 24th seed Marta Kostyuk in the second round. The British No 2 impressed with a dominant straight-sets win over Suzan Lamens in her opening match, showing sharp form and confidence on the red dirt.
Raducanu vs Kostyuk is scheduled as the fourth match on Court 4, following the encounter between Sonay Kartal and Elina Svitolina. The start time depends on the length of earlier matches but is expected between 1:45pm and 2:30pm BST on Friday, 25 April.
This will be their third meeting, with Raducanu previously defeating Kostyuk on clay in Madrid three years ago. Although Kostyuk is seeded higher, Raducanu’s recent form and past head-to-head success could give her an edge in this compelling matchup.
Fans in the UK can watch the match live on Sky Sports, with the Madrid Open running until 4 May. As a combined WTA and ATP event, the tournament features top talent from both tours. Bookmakers currently give nearly even odds, highlighting the match’s competitiveness.
