Raducanu, 19, told the interviewer: I think we all need to just honour Serena and her amazing career. I m so grateful for the experience of being able to play her .
Estonia's top tennis player Anett Kontaveit (WTA No. 2) will play Tereza Martincova of the Czech Republic (WTA No. 71) in the second round of the WTA (Women's Tennis Association) Western and Southern Open tournament in Cincinnati. Kaia Kanepi exits the tournament after defeat against former WTA number 1 Viktoria Azarenka.
Those who are yet to test themselves against Williams want to play a part in her farewell tour and, while many hope for that chance, Emma Raducanu will have it in Cincinnati.
Kaia Kanepi may face tennis legend Serena Williams at the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati, Ohio, starting next week, ERR's Sports portal reports.