July 25 (Reuters) - Emma Raducanu beat four-times Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka 6-4 6-2 in their first career meeting to reach the quarter-finals of the Washington Open on Thursday. Raducanu, U.S. Open champion in 2021, next faces former world number three Maria Sakkari after the Greek stunned American second seed Emma Navarro in straight sets.

The 2021 U.S. Open winner, who had fallen out of the top 300 before returning to the top 50, advances to the tournament quarterfinals.

US top seed Taylor Fritz dropped an early yesterday morning marathon to Alejandro Davidovich-Fokina of Spain, while the UK’s Emma Raducanu and Canada’s Leylah Fernandez reached the semi-finals of the ATP and WTA DC Open.

Emma Raducanu’s US Open odds have been assessed during her impressive run at the Washington Open. The 22-year-old has put together an outstanding week, reaching the semi-finals after wins over Maria Sakkari and Naomi Osaka.

Emma Raducanu has discovered her draw for Montreal. (Image: Getty.) Emma Raducanu could face Wimbledon runner-up Amanda Anisimova as early as the third round in Montreal, having been given a tricky draw ahead. We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

Emma Raducanu is into the semi-finals of the Washington Open after a straight sets win over Maria Sakkari. The British number three secured a 6-4, 7-5 victory in DC to move into the last four. It