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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Kieran Jackson

Emma Raducanu through to second-round of Queens

  • Emma Raducanu won her opening match at the HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club against Cristina Bucsa 6-1, 6-2, marking a strong start to her grass court season.
  • Raducanu is aiming for a Wimbledon seeding and has chosen to play at the Berlin Open instead of Nottingham to improve her ranking, needing a strong performance to break into the top 32.
  • Raducanu expressed enjoyment in playing at Queen’s Club and is focused on finding her form on grass after a break following the French Open.
  • Coach Mark Petchey and Nick Cavaday watched as Raducanu dominated her opponent with strong back-of-the-court exchanges and precise groundstrokes.
  • Raducanu is set to face defending Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova in the next round, which will be a significant test of her form and Wimbledon seeding prospects.

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