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Sabalenka makes an impossible shot look easy, hitting a rocket that Raducanu absorbs with remarkable body control.
Emma Raducanu needs to win this service game to stay in the first set, facing immense pressure early on.
Sabalenka plays with unrelenting pressure, hitting close to the lines. She saves six break points in a single game that has reached 17 points, showcasing impressive improv skills with a body serve and a powerful forehand.
Raducanu repeatedly faces set points, with five missed backhand returns. The game takes on a life of its own as she continues to save them.
The intense 13-minute game concludes. Raducanu saves an astonishing seven set points, demonstrating incredible durability and resilience.
A moment of opportunity arises for Sabalenka, giving her a set point. Raducanu saves it with her third ace.
The game continues with intense rallies. Raducanu struggles with her footing, and Sabalenka's fitness coach encourages her to keep fighting.
Raducanu's wide serves are proving effective, with 91% of her serves going wide in the deuce court. The commentators wonder if she will change her strategy.