Raducanu joins Boulter in Queen's quarter-finals
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- Emma Raducanu recorded her first top‑20 victory in over a year by defeating world No.18 Sorana Cirstea 6‑4 6‑2 at Queen's.
- Katie Boulter advanced to the quarter‑finals with a 6‑1 6‑3 win over world No.38 Jaqueline Cristian in just 67 minutes.
- Raducanu will face Kamilla Rakhimova for a semi‑final spot after Rakhimova beat Harriet Dart 5‑7 6‑1 7‑5 in a three‑hour match.
- Boulter is set to meet top seed Elena Rybakina in the quarter‑finals.
- Rain halted play on Thursday at Queen's, forcing all four quarter‑finals to be played on Friday.
- Raducanu and Boulter will have to play two matches in one day on Friday due to the rain‑induced schedule change.
Why it matters: Raducanu’s win over world No.18 Sorana Cirstea gives her a rare top‑20 victory and a back‑to‑back winning streak, while Boulter’s swift triumph over Jaqueline Cristian lands her a high‑profile clash with top seed Elena Rybakina; both now face the physical demand of two matches Friday as rain compressed the quarter‑finals onto one day.
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