Emma Raducanu vs Iga Swiatek LIVE: Updates and result from Tennis Grand Prix quarter-finals in Stuttgart

Emma Raducanu’s progress in the Stuttgart Open was halted in straight sets by world number one Iga Swiatek. The Polish four-time grand slam champion, in her 100th week on top of the ATP world rankings, prevailed 7-6 (2) 6-3 to set up a semi-final showdown with Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina.

It was, however, an encouraging quarter-final performance from Raducanu, who has slipped to 303 in the world rankings after a torrid 2023.

Raducanu came in to the contest on a high after winning four matches in a row for the first time since her US Open title in 2021 and raised confidence levels were reflected in the opening exchanges.

“For sure it was an intense match so I’m glad I matched that for two hours,” said Swiatek. “Today a lot of break points didn’t convert but I’m glad I finished with a better second set than first. It was difficult for sure.

“Tennis is hard if you want to stay consistently on the top - I hope [Raducanu will] be able to do it because she has the game, but it’s not easy for sure.”

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Raducanu vs Swiatek - LIVE

• Emma Raducanu faces the world No1 in Stuttgart quarter-finals

• How to watch Raducanu vs Swiatek at Stuttgart Open

• Brit has been in good form with four straight wins; Swiatek also won twice at recent BJK Cup qualifiers

• Swiatek takes first set after a tiebreaker

• Swiatek’s perfect service game sees her win second set and match

Swiatek 7-6 6-3 Raducanu

Friday 19 April 2024 18:38 , Karl Matchett

And that’s that for our Porsche Grand Prix coverage - Raducanu suffers a first defeat in five, but was far from disgraced with a gritty performance and she took Swiatek all the way in that first set. The Brit just didn’t have enough in her to trouble Swiatek’s service continually.

A quarter-final exit for her in Stuttgart, but her lowly ranking of outside the top 300 in the world should get a massive boost after this run to the last eight - the expectation is of a rise to around No.220.

Keep up this form and a return to the top 100 won’t be far away.

Swiatek 7-6 6-3 Raducanu

Friday 19 April 2024 18:35 , Karl Matchett

Stats-wise, 30 winners to 20 for Swiatek. 19 to 14 unforced errors too, with the Pole making more.

But 3/11 break points won for her, and just 1/1 for Raducanu. That was the big difference - Swiatek just held her serve so forcefully.

Swiatek 7-6 6-3 Raducanu

Friday 19 April 2024 18:33 , Karl Matchett

More from Swiatek who is back into the semis:

“In 2022 I felt really great, there were a lot of moments I felt [on top of the world]. Tournaments were showing me hard work pays off and in sport in general you will have better results if you’re working hard.”

Swiatek 7-6 6-3 Raducanu

Friday 19 April 2024 18:32 , Karl Matchett

Swiatek speaks after the result:

“For sure it was an intense match so I’m glad I matched that for two hours. Today a lot of break points didn’t convert but I’m glad I finished with a better second set than first. It was difficult for sure.

“Tennis is hard if you want to stay consistently on the top - I hope [Raducanu will] be able to do it because she has the game, but it’s not easy for sure.

“In the back of my mind I knew I could play tennis better than my peers but overall I’m more neutral than an optimistic person, I see things as they are. I feel everybody creates this image you have to have faith from somewhere that pushes you but for me I have good principles, I keep working hard and it doesn’t have to be [an] Instagram story.”

Swiatek 7-6 6-3 Raducanu

Friday 19 April 2024 18:28 , Karl Matchett

The clock ticks to two hours as Raducanu starts her latest service game and must hold to stay in the match.

A second double fault from the Brit of the day to Swiatek’s one is a cheap giveaway, before the next rally sees her shoot long and it’s 15-30.

Powers of recovery required once more from the 21-year-old, but Swiatek has the scent of victory and powers her way to two match points.

Raducanu goes again but the Pole will not be denied and when one more shot goes long, Swiatek is celebrating - the three-peat is still on!

Game, set and match Swiatek, 7-6, 6-3.

Swiatek 5-3 Raducanu* (7-6)

Friday 19 April 2024 18:23 , Karl Matchett

After that good performance in the last game, this is perhaps the one where Raducanu will want to push on and try to break back. She did break Swiatek’s service in the first game of the match, but not again since.

An unforced error from Swiatek makes it 15-30 and there’s just a question to be asked - but an attempted dropshot from Raducanu falls wide and lets the Pole off the hook.

She does not give a second opportunity and is one game from winning the match.

*Swiatek 4-3 Raducanu (7-6)

Friday 19 April 2024 18:17 , Karl Matchett

We’re at an hour 50 minutes now - Swiatek’s last-round match was over and done with in barely an hour and a half.

Raducanu continues to show fight and quality in equal measure, but one missed step sees her send a backhand passing shot straight into the net - looked like maybe she changed her mind. That’s 30-30 and she’s very annoyed with herself.

She more than makes up for it though with some greate defensive play and then a perfect judgement call to gamble left on a Swiatek volley - and produces the return to win the point and game with the Pole high up at the net.

Swiatek 4-2 Raducanu* (7-6)

Friday 19 April 2024 18:13 , Karl Matchett

Raducanu produces a couple more very good strikes to try and put herself on the front foot, try and push the boundaries a little more and get herself in with a shout of breaking back, but Swiatek keeps finding time to dictate the direction of each rally and duly holds once more.

*Swiatek 3-2 Raducanu (7-6)

Friday 19 April 2024 18:07 , Karl Matchett

Swiatek’s fierce return clips the line and the Polish superstar is happy with that - a clench of the fists and a clap from the crowd.

Raducanu does really well to stay in a rally twice including returning a volley, but eventually it’s one too many and a shot goes long for 15-30.

Another strike into the net means two break points for Swiatek, who is really swinging well now. Raducanu fights back once more but is just slowing up a little now in between points perhaps, while the Pole is bouncing about and looking hyperfocused.

That’s not enough to stop the Brit though who battles through and holds serve for 3-2.

Swiatek 3-1 Raducanu* (7-6)

Friday 19 April 2024 18:00 , Karl Matchett

Well, it was a fine service hold last time out but this was just brutal. Another game to love service from Swiatek who rapidly moves clear again and will no doubt push to go two clear once more next time around.

*Swiatek 2-1 Raducanu (7-6)

Friday 19 April 2024 17:56 , Karl Matchett

Two break points saved by Raducanu, then she produces a deft drop shot to pick her first advantage of the game and a fierce serve can’t be returned.

After the fall and losing the initial point, that’s a brave and excellent hold of service as we approach the hour and a half mark.

*Swiatek 2-0 Raducanu (7-6)

Friday 19 April 2024 17:52 , Karl Matchett

Raducanu loses her footing entirely this time and goes sprawling to gound - plenty of clay and ground dust over her, but no injury or lingering hurt it seems, thankfully.

She shows good focus though to gather herself, show some poise and win the next point - then thinks she’s won the next even when it’s called out. Down goes the umpire once more...and he agrees. Replay the point is the ruling - but fortune is on Swiatek’s side as a return clips the net, bounces up and drops just over, way too far from Raducanu for her to chase.

Swiatek has the chance to go a double break up now at the start of this set - but Raducanu holds. Back to deuce.

Swiatek 2-0 Raducanu* (7-6)

Friday 19 April 2024 17:46 , Karl Matchett

One ace today for Raducanu so far is all, but 18 winners to 13 in favour of Swiatek. More unforced errors too, mind, 11 to 6.

The Brit misses a passing chance by firing a volley into the net and then the Pole produces another accurate, unstoppable shot across court and into the corner.

Raducanu responds well though to force matters and temporarily halt the Polish momentum juggernaut, back to 30-30, before another unforced, looping error of a shot leaves her looking frustrated and Swiatek moves clear.

*Swiatek 1-0 Raducanu (7-6)

Friday 19 April 2024 17:41 , Karl Matchett

Swiatek looks ominously as though she’s really getting to grips with matters now. That first set took 70 minutes in total.

The Pole zooms through this game though, taking a 0-40 lead within a few minutes and Raducanu has to just hang in there at the moment.

She can’t change the course of this game though and Swiatek’s backhand delivers an immediate service break at the start of the second set.

Swiatek 7-6 Raducanu - tiebreak: 7-2

Friday 19 April 2024 17:34 , Karl Matchett

Another tremendous shot into the corner makes it 4-0 and Swiatek’s fans sound their appreciation. Raducanu badly needs to find something here to claw back ground and is fighting bravely - she gets the one point when Swiatek sends one wide.

Two serves of her own now to close the gap - but the first is missed out on as she fires a shot long past the baseline. That’s 5-1.

Back she comes for her next serve and keeps her head to send one spinning past Swiatek again, 5-2.

Swiatek has the composure to keep her own serve intact though and duly wraps up the first set with two more points of her own, 7-2 in the tiebreaker.

Swiatek 6-6 Raducanu - tiebreak: 3-0

Friday 19 April 2024 17:30 , Karl Matchett

Swiatek picks up the first mini break of the tiebreak with some more fast footwork. Raducanu tries to force matters with her second service but Swiatek smashes it back into the corner for a three-point lead.

*Swiatek 6-6 Raducanu

Friday 19 April 2024 17:27 , Karl Matchett

Raducanu’s approach of serving one side, forehand to the other and then forehand back to that same corner for the third shot has been paying dividends, Swiatek unable to turn across court in time twice on the clay.

She does this twice and then finishes the game expertly - we’ll head to a tiebreak for the first set.

Swiatek 6-5 Raducanu*

Friday 19 April 2024 17:24 , Karl Matchett

Swiatek responds in kind with a couple of good serves and well-placed shots in rallies. The focus in both players is evident but the Pole’s footwork sees her get across the ground superbly.

Emphatic finish with her final serve and shot and that’s another great service game for the No1 seed.

*Swiatek 5-5 Raducanu

Friday 19 April 2024 17:20 , Karl Matchett

Powerful replies by Swiatek to win the first two points of the game and put some real pressure on Raducanu.

She responds well to win a rally next, then a brilliant second serve isn’t returned. Swiatek wants a second opinion on the service and the umpire comes down to check - still on the line he says and it’s 30-30.

Then it’s fist-clench time as Raducanu battles away and beats the Pole with a fine shot into the corner; one more big serve and fast return across Swiatek’s running path and Raducanu holds her serve from two points down.

Swiatek 5-4 Raducanu*

Friday 19 April 2024 17:15 , Karl Matchett

Swiatek returns in dominant mood with her own game and rattles off three points without reply before a beautiful passing backhand for consecutive service games to love.

Raducanu must now hold serve to stay in the set.

*Swiatek 4-4 Raducanu

Friday 19 April 2024 17:11 , Karl Matchett

A fierce battle between these two once more, back and forth and trading points. Raducanu produces a couple of really good backhands to force Swiatek side to side and eventually the Pole sends one long for some breathing space at 40-15.

The next service is powerful and sent back into the net for a strong hold of service and 4-4.

Swiatek 4-3 Raducanu*

Friday 19 April 2024 17:06 , Karl Matchett

19 of 21 clay court matches won by Swiatek last year and 18 of 19 the year before. That shows the consistency which the best women’s player has on this surface - and she’s roaring through this game now too.

40-0 in quick order, then a rally ends with Raducanu being forced to fire long for game to love.

*Swiatek 3-3 Raducanu

Friday 19 April 2024 17:03 , Karl Matchett

Two quick points from Raducanu, then a longer rally which Swiatek eventually edges as she forces the Brit further and further back, then fizzes a brilliant passing shot into the corner.

Sliding on the clay, Raducanu can’t change direction quickly enough and follows that up by putting one into the net and gifts Swiatek another break point.

Swiatek calls the next out but the umpire comes down from the chair to rule it in for deuce, before Swiatek incredibly smashes a volley at the net wild, wide and out. Raducanu survives and sees it out for 3-3.

Swiatek 3-2 Raducanu*

Friday 19 April 2024 16:55 , Karl Matchett

By contrast, Raducanu’s returns are looking very impressive in the early stages of this game. No fear in striking back firmly and chasing every wide serve, finding her mark more often than not.

She sends Swiatek wide right to open the court for a passing winner, but her reply is sensational - Raducanu can’t stretch enough and it’s back to 30-30. A clench of the first from the Pole one point later shows she knows she’s in a real game here and Raducanu sends her next spinning forehand out for the game.

*Swiatek 2-2 Raducanu

Friday 19 April 2024 16:51 , Karl Matchett

The duo swap ends and it’s a strong service game from Raducanu from the start.

Those powerful strikes down the centre line are proving difficult for Swiatek to return and a couple of errors from her see the scores quickly levelled again.

Swiatek 2-1 Raducanu*

Friday 19 April 2024 16:46 , Karl Matchett

Very back-and-forth in the early stages, this. Raducanu certainly not fazed by dropping the game or facing the Pole and it’s another game which lurches from one to the other winning points, producing fine shots and sending testing deliveries to the other.

Raducanu eventually tries a little too hard with one return into the net and Swiatek takes the lead.

*Swiatek 1-1 Raducanu

Friday 19 April 2024 16:42 , Karl Matchett

A big serve gives Raducanu advantage again, before another long shot spurns the opportunity to close out the game and Swiatek rocks back next time for a third break point of the game.

This time it’s a long rally which determines the point - and finally Swiatek finds the passing shot, a forehand right to the byline, and we’re all square at one game apiece.

*Swiatek 0-1 Raducanu

Friday 19 April 2024 16:40 , Karl Matchett

The crowd sounds their support for Swiatek as Raducanu prepares for her first service game. A couple of big serves go out but Swiatek fails to return the first of her second serves, before forcing a long shot after a rally.

Swiatek tries the same shot twice, then: backhand low over the net and right down Raducanu’s right-hand line. One goes out, one in for 30-30, then Raducanu hits long and Swiatek has an immediate break point of her own - but she fails to see both this one and a second through.

Raducanu battles hard to earn three advantages of her own from deuce but twice hits long. Up to 14 minutes for the match at a fifth deuce of the game, then an unforced error from Swiatek gives Raducanu another chance and this one is volleyed way too long. Pressure or timing, the execution was poor this time. Back to deuce.

Swiatek 0-1 Raducanu*

Friday 19 April 2024 16:28 , Karl Matchett

Off and running in the third quarter-final. Second serve is too much for Raducanu to return, into the net, before the world No1 then emerges on top after the first rally of the game.

The Brit gets into her stride to send Swiatek first left and then right, sending a shot into the net on the stretch, then sends a fizzing shot past the Pole for 40-30. The next shot is a brilliant return which clips the line and Raducanu has gone from 40-0 to deuce.

She doesn’t stop there either and immediately breaks Swiatek with another shot which sends her the wrong way. Great start!

Raducanu vs Swiatek

Friday 19 April 2024 16:24 , Karl Matchett

Here we go! Ready to start, Swiatek serving first.

Raducanu vs Swiatek LIVE

Friday 19 April 2024 16:23 , Karl Matchett

Gauff vs Kostyuk will not start between 6:30pm, it has been confirmed - though of course that one will depend on this match and how long it goes on for.

We’ve had two lengthy quarter-final encounters already.

Raducanu vs Swiatek LIVE

Friday 19 April 2024 16:19 , Karl Matchett

The pair begin their final warmup, hitting long balls to each other for a few minutes.

Elena Rybakina awaits in the semi-final on this side of the draw for whoever emerges triumphant.

Raducanu vs Swiatek LIVE

Friday 19 April 2024 16:18 , Karl Matchett

OK, our stars are on court. Raducanu emerges first with a young mascot, followed by the world No.1 wearing headphones. A wave to the crowd from each and they met at the net in the centre of the court.

Raducanu opts for tails at the coin toss and opts to receive first - we’re about ready to get underway.

Raducanu vs Swiatek LIVE

Friday 19 April 2024 16:11 , Karl Matchett

Porsche Tennis Grand Prix quarter-finals:

Rybakina bt Paolini

Vondrousova bt Sabalenka

Raducanu vs Swiatek - next

Kostyuk vs Gauff - later.

Full coverage of Emma Raducanu vs Iga Swiatek is coming up shortly in Stuttgart.

Raducanu vs Swiatek LIVE

Friday 19 April 2024 16:06 , Karl Matchett

Sabalenka’s turn to produce a big response and she picks up a couple of early points following a great return down the line. Vondrousova’s second serve is big enough to force Sabalenka wide and hit out for 30-30 and the tension continues to rise.

The Czech forces match point and serves another hard-hitting delivery - Sabalenka puts it back into the net and that’s the match!

Voudrousova wins 3-6 6-3 7-5 and heads into the semi-finals.

Raducanu vs Swiatek LIVE

Friday 19 April 2024 16:01 , Karl Matchett

And indeed she wraps it up with another big hit that Sabalenka cannot quite control the return on and it’s 5-5.

No nerves on show and Vondrousova follows that up with a powerful riposte of her own to break Sabalenka - she’ll now serve for the third set and the match.

Raducanu vs Swiatek LIVE

Friday 19 April 2024 15:58 , Karl Matchett

Vondrousova now serving to stay in the match, Sabalenka 5-4 up.

It’s 40-30 in the current game after a couple of very big serves from the Czech.

Raducanu vs Swiatek LIVE

Friday 19 April 2024 15:49 , Karl Matchett

This match-up between Raducanu and Swiatek was due to start from 4pm - naturally, it’ll be delayed according to when the currently ongoing match finishes up.

Vondrousova has broken Sabalenka and is now serving to go 5-3 up in the third set.

Raducanu vs Swiatek LIVE

Friday 19 April 2024 15:42 , Karl Matchett

Earlier today, two matches have been taking place in the Porsche Grand Prix, with one semi-finalist already known and a second on the way shortly.

Elena Rybakina beat Jasmine Paolini 6-3 5-7 6-3 in the first encounter, and she’ll be facing the winner of Raducanu and Swiatek in the semis.

Right now, Marketa Vondrousova and Aryna Sabalenka are locked in a battle in the other quarter-final and it’s one set apiece...and 3-3 in the deciding set.

Later this evening, Marta Kostyuk plays Coco Gauff in the last of the last-eight clashes - the winner plays Vondrousova or Sabalenka.

How can I watch it?

Friday 19 April 2024 15:36 , Mike Jones

The Stuttgart Open is being shown live on Sky Sports Tennis. If you’re not a Sky customer you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass here to watch without a subscription.

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When is Emma Raducanu vs Iga Swiatek?

Friday 19 April 2024 15:30 , Mike Jones

The Stuttgart Open quarter-final is set to begin from 4pm BST (UK time) on Friday 19 April.

Emma Raducanu and Iga Swiatek’s match is scheduled third, following the meeting between Aryna Sabalenka and Marketa Vondrousova - so it may start slightly later depending on the earlier matches.

Raducanu vs Swiatek - LIVE

Friday 19 April 2024 15:24 , Mike Jones

Iga Swiatek has defeated Emma Raducanu twice in the only two encounters between the players. The first was here in Stuttgart in 2022 with the world No. 1 taking the match 6-4, 6-4 before the pair met at Indian Wells in 2023 with Swiatek winning 6-3, 6-1.

Raducanu is playing her best tennis for a while and will have good memories about her previous match against Swiatek in Stuttgart despite the defeat.

Taking four matches in each set off Swiatek is not easy and only one swing of momentum is needed to turn a set Raducanu’s way. Will she make it happen today?

Raducanu vs Swiatek - LIVE

Friday 19 April 2024 15:18 , Mike Jones

Swiatek started her Stuttgart title defence with a 6-3 6-4 win against Elise Mertens.

The 2022 and 2023 champion was making her first appearance on clay this season after a first-round bye. She proved to be too good Mertens, winning in an hour and 33 minutes.

“I’m really happy with the way I played. Elise was really good on defence. I’m happy with the way I handled it,” said Swiatek.

“There’s always pressure when you’re favourite in every match. In Doha, it was hard to let the pressure go... in the past two years, it’s never easy. I’m not taking anything for granted. Keep my focus, it’s the only way.”

Raducanu vs Swiatek - LIVE

Friday 19 April 2024 15:12 , Mike Jones

There’s been a steeliness to Emma Raducanu in her most recent matches which whould hold her in good stead going forward for the rest of the season.

Take a look at her putting away Linda Noskova in the previous round:

Andy Murray posts encouraging recovery update in bid to be fit for Wimbledon

Friday 19 April 2024 15:06 , Mike Jones

Andy Murray has shared footage of him hitting on the practice court as he continues his rehabilitation from an ankle injury.

The 36-year-old ruptured ligaments at last month’s Miami Open, but his team announced on Monday he would not need surgery and hoped to “start hitting again on court soon”.

And on Friday, the former world number one posted a video on Instagram Stories showing him hitting forehands on an indoor court.

Andy Murray posts encouraging recovery update in bid to be fit for Wimbledon

Emma Raducanu sets up quarter-final tie with Iga Swiatek

Friday 19 April 2024 15:00 , Mike Jones

Emma Raducanu says the best is yet to come as she continued her excellent form by making it through to the quarter-final of the Stuttgart Open.

The 2021 US Open champion beat Linda Noskova 6-0 7-5 in Germany to set up a mouth-watering last-eight tie with world number one Iga Swiatek on Friday.

Raducanu is making her way back after a torrid 2023 but looked excellent in winning her two ties in the Billie Jean King Cup at the weekend and then followed that up by swatting home favourite Angelique Kerber aside in Wednesday’s first round.

She stepped it up again to dispose of the world number 31 to set up a repeat of the 2022 quarter-final with Swiatek.

(PA)

Raducanu missing out on Roland Garros

Friday 19 April 2024 14:54 , Mike Jones

Raducanu, despite winning the US Open in 2021 and having a career-high ranking of 10, will be fifth on the alternates list for the French Open.

That means she requires five players to pull out before the start of the competition to be included in the main draw. Alternativelshe will need to go through qualifying or be awarded a wildcard to partake in the tournament.

Since her success in the US Open, Raducanu has been plagued by a number of injuries and has not moved past the second round of a Grand Slam.

She missed the 2023 edition when she was forced to undergo surgery on both wrists and one ankle.

Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal on Roland Garros entry list, but Emma Raducanu misses out

Friday 19 April 2024 14:48 , Mike Jones

Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal have been included on the entry list for Roland Garros 2024.

However, Emma Raducanu, currently using a protected ranking of 103, is not guaranteed a place in the women’s draw.

Murray, a three-time Grand Slam champion, ruptured ankle ligaments during the Miami Open in March, and has not played at Roland Garros since 2020, his only tournament since he underwent hip resurfacing surgery in 2019.

Andy Murray included on Roland Garros entry list, but Emma Raducanu misses out

Raducanu defeats Kerber in round of 32

Friday 19 April 2024 14:42 , Mike Jones

Emma Raducanu claimed an emphatic 6-2 6-1 win over former two-time champion Angelique Kerber in the last 32 of the Porsche Grand Prix in Stuttgart.

Fresh from helping Great Britain reach the finals of the Billie Jean King Cup at the weekend, Raducanu continued her promising form on clay by breezing past the home favourite.

Both Raducanu and Kerber were playing as wild cards in Stuttgart, with the Briton tumbling down the rankings after time out to undergo three surgeries.

Meanwhile former world No 1 Kerber only recently returned from 18 months out on maternity leave.

Raducanu got off to a flying start by breaking Kerber in the opening game and despite an immediate response from the German, the 2021 US Open champion took control and claimed the first set in 41 minutes.

Kerber was broken again at the start of the second set and although she managed to haul back level, Raducanu stepped up a gear and shrugged off a brief visit from the trainer to wrap up an emphatic win.

(PA)

Raducanu on facing Swiatek

Friday 19 April 2024 14:36 , Mike Jones

“We played here two years ago in the quarters, I have come a long way in two years, and she has achieved a lot, I have nothing to lose, I can swing and enjoy it.

“Hopefully recover in time. I’m good.”

Emma Raducanu seals stunning GB win over France in Billie Jean King Cup

Friday 19 April 2024 14:30 , Mike Jones

Emma Raducanu produced another dazzling comeback win to help Great Britain qualify for the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in stunning fashion with a 3-1 win over France.

Anne Keothavong’s team were big underdogs ahead of the qualifier on clay in Le Portel and had lost to the same opponents in Coventry last year, but entered day two level at 1-1 after Raducanu’s impressive three-set victory over Caroline Garcia on Friday.

Katie Boulter put her day one disappointment behind her to produce an excellent 7-5 6-0 win over world number 44 Clara Burel for a career-best victory on clay.

Emma Raducanu seals stunning GB win over France in Billie Jean King Cup

Raducanu vs Swiatek - LIVE

Friday 19 April 2024 14:24 , Mike Jones

Emma Raducanu puts her red-hot form to the ultimate test as she takes on World No 1 Iga Swiatek in the quarter-finals of the Stuttgart Open.

The 2021 US Open champion has won four matches in row - her best run of results since her shock grand slam victory as a 18-year-old wildcard - with her two wins at the Billie Jean King Cup at the weekend followed up by comprehensive wins over Angelique Kerber and Linda Noskova.

Raducanu, who missed most of last season due to injury after undergoing surgery on her wrists and ankle, set up a mouthwatering clash with Swiatek after beating Noskova 6-0 7-5 on Thursday night.

Raducanu and Swiatek have twice before - with the four-time grand slam champion winning both - but the Briton will be full of confidence after her recent run despite entering the tournament with a world ranking of 303.

Here’s everything you need to know.

Emma Raducanu vs Iga Swiatek start time and how to watch Stuttgart Open on TV

What has Raducanu said ahead of facing Swiatek?

Friday 19 April 2024 14:18 , Mike Jones

“This isn’t my best I still have a long way to go. I am just really happy the rewards are starting to come on the match court.

“You know how it is when you are training day in, day out you feel like the results aren’t going your way. It is never that far away, that is something I am learning.

“Going through everything I have been through gives you a different appreciation, there is nothing like playing in front of fans and playing good tennis.”

How can I watch it?

Friday 19 April 2024 14:12 , Mike Jones

The Stuttgart Open is being shown live on Sky Sports Tennis. If you’re not a Sky customer you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass here to watch without a subscription.

If you’re travelling abroad and want to watch major sporting events, you might need a VPN to unblock your streaming app. Our VPN round-up is here to help and includes deals on VPNs in the market. Viewers using a VPN need to make sure that they comply with any local regulations where they are, and also with the terms of their service provider.

When is Emma Raducanu vs Iga Swiatek?

Friday 19 April 2024 14:06 , Mike Jones

The Stuttgart Open quarter-final is set to begin from 4pm BST (UK time) on Friday 19 April.

Emma Raducanu and Iga Swiatek’s match is scheduled third, following the meeting between Aryna Sabalenka and Marketa Vondrousova - so it may start slightly later depending on the earlier matches.

Raducanu vs Swiatek - LIVE

Friday 19 April 2024 14:00 , Mike Jones

Emma Raducanu’s resurgence in form faces its biggest test this afternoon as she faces World No. 1 Iga Swiatek in the last eight at the Stuttgart Open.

Raducanu has won her last four matches, including comprehensive wins over Angelique Lerber and Linda Noskova, and it seems as though she is finding her feet again after missing most of last season with injury.

Surgery on her wrists and ankle kept her on the sidelines for most of the year and when she did return to court she was not able to match the levels that saw her win the US Open in 2021.

Now though, Raducanu meets Swiatek as the 303rd ranked women’s player in the world - a ranking that doesn’t match her potential quality - and will be confident enough to at least challenge the Pole.

It will be a difficult match but can Raducanu pull off the ultimate shock?