HSBC CHAMPIONSHIPS

June 12, 2026

Emma Raducanu

Queens Club

Quick Quotes from WTA Audio

E. RADUCANU/S. Cirstea

6-4, 6-2

Q. Great match. Nice and short to be playing in proper British summertime. Was there part of you that was quite relieved you didn't need to play yesterday in what would be quite a damp and potentially slippery evening?

EMMA RADUCANU: Yeah, it was really difficult yesterday. I mean, I think I did six warmups. Also, with eating, you don't know what to eat. I was having, I think I chucked down four flapjacks instead of proper food, so my stomach was definitely feeling it (smiling).

Yeah, the crowd that stuck it out, sat in the rain under their umbrellas, their dedication, it was incredible to see. So at the end when they canceled us officially, I really felt so bad. I just want to say thank you for sticking around. Glad that I could perform today.

Q. You're going to have at last three hours between matches. How do you best use that time to make sure you're ready to go again for the quarterfinal?

EMMA RADUCANU: Yeah, I mean, it's obviously not something I've done too often, play two matches in the same day. Especially playing on such a big arena, it's emotional.

I think just try and recover, do as best as possible, refuel, and try and give my best to get back out there, but I'm incredibly proud of the performance I just gave.