Emma Raducanu Advances at Eastbourne Open
Raducanu's victory was a testament to her strength and resilience, both on and off the court. With the support of her team and the crowd, she was able to overcome adversity and secure her place in the next round, where she will face a new challenge against the talented Australian teenager.
Emma Raducanu held back tears after sealing her place in the second round of the Eastbourne Open, beating American Ann Li 6-7 (5/7) 6-3 6-1, in a match where she praised the crowd for helping her through "sticky moments" after receiving "some really bad news" before the match.
The former US Open champion fought back from losing the opening set, showcasing her grit and determination to come back from a set down and win in two hours and 18 minutes. Raducanu credited her coach Mark Petchey and friend Fran Jones for their support during this challenging time. She will face Australian teenager Maya Joint in the next round.
In other matches, Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova survived match points to progress, beating Britain's Harriet Dart 6-3 6-7 (4/7) 7-5. Krejcikova will face another Brit, Jodie Burrage, in the next round. The men's draw saw upsets, with Billy Harris beating Cameron Norrie 6-4 6-4, and Jacob Fearnley knocking out fifth-seeded Italian Flavio Cobolli.
The Eastbourne Open continues to showcase exciting matches, with top players facing off against each other. Emma Raducanu's emotional win has set the stage for a thrilling second round, as she prepares to face Maya Joint.