- Emma Raducanu, the British number one, came from a set and a break down to defeat American Ann Li 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-1 in the first round of the Eastbourne Open.
- Raducanu, who has been managing a back problem, expressed her pride in fighting back and thanked the crowd for their support.
- She called the match “tough” but “found another gear and another level” to claim victory
- Her victory sets up a second-round match against 19-year-old Australian Maya Joint, who previously knocked out Ons Jabeur.
- In another women's match, British player Harriet Dart lost to reigning Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova 6-3, 6-7 (4), 7-5, despite having two match points.
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