Elena Rybakina defeated Emma Raducanu 6–1, 6–2 in the second round of the US Open on hard court on 29 August 2025, confirming her status as pre-match favourite with odds of 1.62 to Raducanu's 2.47. The Kazakhstani top seed controlled the match from the outset, breaking Raducanu's serve repeatedly to secure both sets with relative ease. Rybakina's dominant display saw her advance swiftly through the round, whilst Raducanu's campaign at Flushing Meadows came to an early conclusion. The result underscores Rybakina's current form on hard courts and her positioning as a serious contender for the title.