Emma Raducanu powered into her second WTA Tour final of 2026 with a commanding 6-2 6-2 victory over Iva Jovic at the HSBC Championships. The British No 1 shrugged off a demanding schedule that saw her complete two matches on Saturday, backing up her quarter-final win over Kamilla Rakhimova with an impressive display against the sixth seed.

Raducanu's triumph came despite playing through leg strapping from an earlier slip and a brief Red Arrows flypast interruption. She recovered from 15-40 down in the pivotal fifth game of the second set, showing mental resilience that wasn't reflected in the one-sided scoreline. The win marks her fourth consecutive victory on home soil after three months without a triumph.

Donna Vekic ended British hopes of an all-home final by defeating Katie Boulter 6-1 6-3 in the other semi-final. The Croatian lucky loser dropped just six points on serve throughout the match and celebrated by writing 'I love London' on a television camera. Vekic's experience proved decisive against Boulter, who struggled to replicate her career-best win over Elena Rybakina.

Raducanu's renewed partnership with US Open-winning coach Andrew Richardson continues to pay dividends as she targets a second career title on Sunday. The 18-year-old's recent resurgence suggests she's finally finding consistency after a challenging period away from competition.

Victory would validate her comeback and signal a return to the form that made her a Grand Slam champion.