Aryna Sabalenka survived a tough encounter against Marketa Vondrousova, earning a hard-fought 7-5, 6-4 victory to advance to the third round of the Cincinnati Open.

Emma Raducanu thrashed Olga Danilovic in the second round of the WTA 1000 event in Cincinnati, with her new coach watching on from the stands.

Emma Raducanu is on course for a rematch with Aryna Sabalenka at the Cincinnati Open following their lively Wimbledon showdown.

After four breaks of serve between the pair in the opening six games, Raducanu came from 30-0 down to grab another for 5-3. She had won seven points in a row to bring up three set

The 27-year-old has been off the radar since her semifinal defeat at Wimbledon to Amanda Anisimova, adding another chapter to Sabalenka's Grand Slam woes. Just this year, she faced setbacks in the Australian Open final against Madison Keys and succumbed to Coco Gauff in the French Open final.

Aryna Sabalenka says the changes Cincinnati Open organisers have made to the tournament grounds are 'insane'. Facilities at the WTA 1000 event have been enhanced for both players

Emma Raducanu was in scintillating form as she thrashed Olga Danilovic 6-3 6-2 in the second round of the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati

Emma Raducanu has secured a victory in her return to the Cincinnati Open, defeating Olga Danilovic 6-3, 6-4 to advance to the Round of 32. The world No.