Raducanu beats Rakhimova to reach Queen's Club semis

Emma Raducanu overcame a mid-match injury scare to defeat Kamilla Rakhimova 6-3, 7-5 on Saturday, securing a spot in the semifinals of the HSBC Championships at Queens Club in London. The British number one's victory, however, was immediately overshadowed by concerns over her fitness, as she is scheduled to face American teenager Iva Jovic in the semifinal later the same day.

The pivotal moment occurred early in the second set with Raducanu leading by a set and a break. She slipped on the grass behind the baseline and immediately grabbed her inner left thigh, prompting an off-court medical timeout. She returned to the Andy Murray Arena with her left thigh heavily strapped, visibly affecting her movement as she lost her serve. After removing the strapping several games later, Raducanu regained her composure to close out the match on her third match point.

In a post-match interview, Raducanu acknowledged the challenge of the fall. She said it was a mix of adrenaline and relief, and that while being in a good position in the match, such incidents can happen on grass. She expressed pride in regrouping to secure the win with the support of the home crowd.