It was the Emma of old. The Raducanu Revolution. From first serve to final point, she brought back that electric mix of poise and power that once lit up New York.
Facing former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova, Raducanu did not just win. She delivered. A straight sets victory, 6–3, 6–3, and the kind of performance that made Centre Court believe again. The timing, the placement, the swagger. This was Emma at her sharpest. Her forehand carried authority. Her serve stayed steady. Her mind looked clear.
Many had begun to doubt. Injuries, surgeries, and endless questions had followed her since that US Open win. Some said the spark had gone. Some said she had lost her way. This was different. This was Raducanu showing that she still belongs.
She now faces the world number one Aryna Sabalenka in the third round. The next step will not be easy. The significance of this win cannot be overstated. It was not just about a result. It was about presence. About finding the rhythm again. About being in control of the moment.
Raducanu is not chasing ghosts. She is not trying to repeat what she did before. She is stepping into something new, with the same fire that once made her the story of the sport.
After the final point, she looked up. A small smile followed. No wild celebration. No disbelief. Just a quiet nod to herself. This was earned.
If this is the Raducanu we are getting for the rest of Wimbledon, then tennis has just got its box office name back.
She is not a comeback story. She is a force returning to her level.
First & Jenn 
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