Raducanu Reaches First Final Since 2021 US Open Miracle

Emma Raducanu has advanced to her first WTA final in over four years, defeating world No. 91 Oleksandra Oliynykova in a grueling three-set semi-final at the Transylvania Open in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, today, February 6, 2026.

The British No. 1, currently ranked world No. 30, battled through an early injury scare and humid conditions to secure a 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 victory in what was described as a marathon contest. This win marks a major milestone for the 23-year-old, booking her place in a tournament final for the first time since her historic 2021 US Open triumph.

Match Statistics

Statistic	Emma Raducanu	Oleksandra Oliynykova
Final Score	2 (7, 3, 6)	1 (5, 6, 3)
First Serve %	95%	94%
Break Points Won	6/14	5/13
Total Points Won	106	94
Max Points in a Row	16	8

A Resilient Run in Cluj

Raducanu entered the tournament as the top seed and had enjoyed a flawless run leading up to the semi-final, winning all her previous matches in straight sets, including a dominant 6-0, 6-4 victory over Maja Chwalinska in the quarter-finals. Today’s clash against Oliynykova proved her toughest test yet. After winning a tight first set 7-5, Raducanu’s momentum dipped in the second as she struggled with fitness, allowing the Ukrainian to force a decider.

However, Raducanu displayed the aggressive style and mental fortitude that defined her early career to dominate the final set. She successfully served out the match after nearly three hours of play, securing her spot in tomorrow’s final.

Looking Ahead to the Final

Raducanu will face either third seed Sorana Cirstea or Daria Snigur in the final on February 7, 2026. The result has already guaranteed a significant boost to her world ranking as she continues her climb back toward the top 10. Following this tournament, she is scheduled to compete in the Qatar Open in Doha, where she has received a favorable first-round draw against a qualifier