‘Sensational’ Emma Raducanu beats Sloane Stephens in Australian Open debut
Tennis superstar Emma Raducanu beat American Sloane Stephens in three sets for a spot in the Australian Open second round.
US Open champion Raducanu won 6-0 2-6 6-1 against Stephens. Raducanu’s performance has been described as ‘sharp’ as she wrapped up the first set in just 17 minutes.
A few errors crept into her game, errors which Stephens took advantage of. But Emma Raducaun’s resilience and quality shone through as she reasserted control to win.
The British tennis sensation will face Montenegro’s Danka Kovinic in the second round on Thursday.
A Melbourne moment to remember ✨
🇬🇧 @EmmaRaducanu opens her account at the #AusOpen with a first round victory over Sloane Stephens, 6-0 2-6 6-1.
🎥: @wwos • @espn • @Eurosport • @wowowtennis #AO2022 pic.twitter.com/UeUbmdRy18
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 18, 2022
Australian Open 2022 – Andy Murray through to second round – Back the Brits
SIR. ANDY. MURRAY.
3 years on from his near-retirement, @andy_murray defeats Basilashvili 6-1 3-6 6-4 6-7 6-4 in the first round of the #AusOpen! pic.twitter.com/kRiw0Spda9
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) January 18, 2022
Andy Murray through to Australian Open second round after impressive Nikoloz Basilashvili win
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