Aryna Sabalenka had a classy message for Emma Raducanu after overcoming the Brit in the Cincinnati Open.

The world No.1 beat the former US Open champion 7-6, 4-6, 7-6 in a tense encounter on Monday evening.

The match came just a few weeks after the pair met at Wimbledon with the same outcome .

That was another close encounter with Raducanu starting to show signs of her previous best.

Since winning the US Open in 2021, Raducanu's career has been hit by injuries and struggles with coaches.

But finally, the Brit is back to competing at the top.

And Sabalenka had some lovely words for Raducanu after their contest.

She said: "I'm really happy to see her healthy, mentally and physically.

"Oh my God, like, every time she is improving. She is getting back and I'm happy to see her fig

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