Emma Raducanu has reached the semifinals at the D.C. Open by eliminating Maria Sakkari 6-4, 7-5. Friday's win put Raducanu in the final four at the biggest tournament where she’s made it that far since her surprising 2021 U.

Britain's Emma Raducanu qualifies for the semi-finals of the Washington Open after beating wildcard Maria Sakkari in straight sets.

Kalinskaya will face Leylah Fernandez, the Canadian, in the final. Fernandez was Raducanu’s opponent at the US Open final, with the Briton defeating her 6-4 6-3 on Arthur Ashe Stadium to clinch the title. Raducanu’s next focus is on Montreal, where she faces Elena-Gabriela Ruse in the first round of the WTA 1000 event.