Emma Raducanu out of Canadian Open after losing in straight sets to American fifth seed Amanda Anisimova

Emma Raducanu’s run at the Canadian Open 2025 has come to an early end after the British star was defeated in straight sets by Amanda Anisimova, the American fifth seed and rising force on the WTA Tour. The match, which lasted just over 90 minutes, saw Anisimova dominate from start to finish with a powerful display of aggressive baseline tennis.

The final scoreline, 6-3, 6-4, highlighted Raducanu’s struggles to keep pace with Anisimova’s pace and precision. Despite flashes of brilliance, Raducanu was unable to generate enough momentum to shift the match in her favor. The loss marks another early exit for the 2021 US Open champion, who continues to search for consistency on the WTA circuit.

Raducanu, 22, was coming into the tournament looking to build confidence ahead of the final Grand Slam of the year, but faced a tough draw against the in-form Anisimova. The American, currently ranked fifth in the world, has been one of the most consistent players in 2025 and showed exactly why she’s considered a major title contender.

Speaking after the match, Raducanu acknowledged the challenge: “Amanda played really well today. I gave it everything I had, but it just wasn’t enough.” She added, “There are still positives to take away. I’ve just got to keep working.”

Anisimova, on the other hand, praised Raducanu’s fighting spirit while expressing satisfaction with her own performance. “Emma’s a tough competitor. I had to stay sharp from the first ball,” she said.

With this win, Anisimova advances to the third round of the Canadian Open, while Raducanu will turn her focus to preparing for the upcoming US Open 2025. The defeat is a reminder of the fierce competition on the WTA Tour and the fine margins that separate the very best.