Emotional Raducanu battles into Eastbourne second round

Wednesday, 25 June 2025 00:00 -     - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

An emotional Emma Raducanu produced an impressive fight back to reach the second round at Eastbourne and keep her Wimbledon preparations on track.

British number one Raducanu trailed American Ann Li by a set and a break in difficult conditions on the South Coast.

But the 22-year-old wrestled control of a topsy-turvy second set before finishing strongly to clinch a 6-7 (5-7) 6-3 6-1 victory.

Raducanu, who held back tears after securing victory, will meet Australian teenager Maya Joint for a place in the quarter-finals.

 

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