US Open: Emma Raducanu set for Belinda Bencic quarter-final in New York

Emma Raducanu shakes hands with Shelby Rogers after their US Open last-16 match

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Emma Raducanu thrashed American opponent Shelby Rogers, who had knocked out top seed Ashleigh Barty in the previous round, in a 6-2 6-1 win lasting just 66 minutes
Date: Wednesday, 8 September Time: 17:00 BST Venue: Arthur Ashe Stadium, New York
Coverage: Live radio commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds, BBC Sport website and app. Live text commentary and in-depth coverage on the website and app

British teenager Emma Raducanu says her stunning run to the US Open quarter-finals is “surreal”, but feels confident and “in control” as she chases a place in the semi-finals.

Raducanu faces Swiss 11th seed Belinda Bencic, who won the Olympic title last month, in the last eight on Wednesday.

“I didn’t expect to be here at all,” said the 18-year-old.

“I feel very confident in my game and in each match I am growing and learning new things.”

The pair will meet on Arthur Ashe Stadium at 17:00 BST. Commentary of the match will be broadcast on BBC Radio 5 Live.

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