First qualifying round: 6-1, 6-2 v Bibiane Schoofs
Playing behind closed doors on an outside court at Flushing Meadows is quite a departure from Raducanu’s recent run to the last 16 at Wimbledon. The world No 283, Bibiane Schoofs, struggles to mount a significant challenge. Raducanu wins 81% of points on first serve while defending with determination and precision. Serving for the match at 6-1, and 5-0, Schoofs breaks for the first time. Raducanu breaks straight back to move within two victories of the main draw.