Between them the pair have carved up the last six grand slams, but their Roland Garros showdown was their first meeting in a major final.

Now back at the top of the British rankings, Raducanu is playing probably some of her best tennis since her remarkable US Open triumph in 2021.

Britain’s leading women will have an extra incentive to perform strongly at Wimbledon over the next fortnight. While motivation for a home grand slam is usually a given, there is a battle at the top ...