Raducanu romps to straight-sets win at Cincinnati Open
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Emma Raducanu romped to a straight-sets victory over Olga Danilovic to book her spot in the last 32 of the Cincinnati Open.

Raducanu stood firm in the first set after losing her opening service game to love, bringing it back to 3-3 before accelerating to take it 6-3.

In the second set the British No 1 moved 3-2 ahead and then took four games in a row to quickly wrap up a 6-3 6-2 win.

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Sinner continues hunt for back-to-back titles as Swiatek cruises through

Elsewhere, Jannik Sinner romped to a 6-1 6-1 victory over Daniel Elahi Galan as he looks to retain his title.

In his first match since his Wimbledon triumph over Carlos Alcaraz, Sinner wrapped up his win in under an hour, dropping just two games.

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The best of the action from day 14 of Wimbledon including the men's single final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.

He will now face either Sebastian Baez or David Goffin in the round of 32.

Anastasia Potapova could be forgiven for not looking forward to her match against Iga Swiatek in the second round at the Cincinnati Open given last time they met - in the fourth round at Roland Garros last year - Potapova fell to a 6-0 6-0 defeat.

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Watch highlights of the WTA match between Iga Swiatek and Anastasia Potapova at the Cincinnati Open.

Although the Russian fared better in Saturday's rematch, it was another straightforward win for third seed Swiatek who prevailed 6-1 6-4.

The six-time Grand Slam champion, who most recently suffered a surprise defeat in the fourth round of the Canadian Open, delivered a powerful serving performance and saved all five break points she faced - including three as she served for the match.

The Wimbledon champion will next face No 25 seed Marta Kostyuk in the third round. Swiatek has yet to drop a set to Kostyuk in four previous meetings.

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