Emma Raducanu vs Daria Kasatkina LIVE: Result and reaction from Eastbourne quarter-final

The Briton was beaten in straight sets by the No. 6 seed

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Emma Raducanu was defeated in straight sets by No. 6 seed Daria Kasatkina who cruised to a 6-2 6-2 victory in the quarter-finals at Eastbourne.

In a stark contrast to the previous days the conditions were windy and blustery effectively nullifying the striking power of the 21-year-old Brit.

Raducanu showcased a few fine shots with some backhand slices and cross court winners drawing encouragement out of the crowd but Kasatkina was professional throughout.

She kept the ball in play, worked Raducanu across the baseline and benefitted from plenty of unforced errors. It wasn’t to be for Raducanu whose focus now turns to Wimbledon.

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[27 June 2024 16:32 · Mike Jones]

*Emma Raducanu 2-6 0-0 Daria Kasatkina

Raducanu gets to work in the second set and focuses on keeping the ball in play. Kasatkina finds the net but then drills a backhand down the line to win the next point.

The Russian whips a forehand too forcefully across court and goes wide putting Raducanu into the lead with the Brit then landing a perfect serve on the centre line for an ace. 40-15.

Oh wow! Raducanu gives up a point then looks in control of the next rally. Kasatkina defends brilliantly before stepping forward and sweeping a forehand winner past the Brit to force the game to deuce!

[27 June 2024 16:28 · Mike Jones]

*Emma Raducanu 2-6 Daria Kasatkina

Daria Kasatkina wins the first set with a strong hold of serve. She’s not had everything her own way, especially towards the end of the set and Emma Raducanu will feel a bit more confident heading into the second set.

[27 June 2024 16:24 · Mike Jones]

Emma Raducanu 2-5 Daria Kasatkina*

Raducanu holds!

That will make her feel a whole heap better as she pulls off an incredible backhand slice that spins away from the Russian and extends this first set.

Can Raducanu possibly break now?

[27 June 2024 16:20 · Mike Jones]

*Emma Raducanu 1-5 Daria Kasatkina

Needing to hold serve Emma Raducanu forces deuce after saving a set point. She serves down the centre line and puts Kasatkina on the back foot only to underhit an attempted drop shot.

Kasatkina goes to advantage but is worked around the court by Raducanu. The Russian catches the wind and puts a backhand over the back.

She then sends another too long and the crowd starts to back Raducanu who moves to advantage herself. The Brit lands her first serve but hooks a forehand wide!

Back to deuce.

[27 June 2024 16:15 · Mike Jones]

*Emma Raducanu 1-5 Daria Kasatkina

Raducanu’s playing some fine shots despite trailing in the match. She goes down and scoops under the bottom of the ball with a backhand slice that brings Kasatkina up the court. The Russian’s return hits the net and Raducanu gets the point.

However, it’s the only one she manages in the game as Kasatkina holds serve.

[27 June 2024 16:10 · Mike Jones]

Emma Raducanu 1-4 Daria Kasatkina* - BREAK

Kasatkina is really taking charge. She somehow gets an awkward volley back over the net to move to advantage before another error from Raducanu gives her another break.

This set is fully in the Russian’s hands now.

[27 June 2024 16:09 · Mike Jones]

*Emma Raducanu 1-3 Daria Kasatkina

That’s good. Kasatkina’s return of serve sends Raducanu to the left and the Russian meets the return with a strong backhand down the line.

Raducanu draws level then skews a driving backhand into the net. She’s hanging in there though and going for her shots. Another rapid backhand wrongfoots Kasatkina and takes the game to 30-30.

The Brit’s accuracy from her first serve has been a potent weapon this week. She utilises it here to edge into the lead but then gets bullied in the next rally.

Kasatkina moves here from side-to-side and leaves only a difficult backhand down the line as an option. Raducanu misses it.

[27 June 2024 16:03 · Mike Jones]

*Emma Raducanu 1-3 Daria Kasatkina

Daria Kasatkina is starting to look comfortable. She’s playing effortlessly and finding the fine angles to spin the ball away from Raducanu who is made to run across the baseline.

In no time, Kasatkina is 40-0 up and holds serve as a backhand slice floats over the back of court.

[27 June 2024 16:02 · Mike Jones]

Emma Raducanu 1-2 Daria Kasatkina* - BREAK!

Raducanu saves another break point after Kasatkina gets up to advantage with a fine cross court volley. In response the Russian dominates the next rally forcing Raducanu over to the right before switching sides with a passing winner.

Kasatkina then takes the game as Raducanu puts forehand too long!

[27 June 2024 15:57 · Mike Jones]

*Emma Raducanu 1-1 Daria Kasatkina

Kasatkina misses out on a driving volley as is punished by a powerful backhand return from Raducanu. The Brit attempts a similar shot in the next rally but hits the ball into the net.

Raducanu seems up for this one and cheers as a slice forces Kasatkina to flick the ball into the net. But, she then double faults. 30-30.

Another slighty low backhand from Raducanu fails to get over the net and leaves Kasatkina with a break point. Raducanu injects a bit more aggressive into her play and forces her opponent off balance. That results in a pushed forehand which goes over the back.

Deuce.