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Raducanu makes winning start to grass-court season

Raducanu makes winning start to grass-court season

Summary

Emma Raducanu won her first match of the grass-court season at Queen's Club by beating Anna Blinkova 6-0, 6-3. This victory was her first since March and came after she missed many months due to illness.

Key Facts

  • Raducanu won against Russian player Anna Blinkova in straight sets, 6-0 and 6-3.
  • This was Raducanu’s first win since March 6, ending a long break from winning matches.
  • She had illness after March that kept her from playing for more than two months.
  • Raducanu lost her first matches on clay courts this season before switching to grass.
  • The win took place at Queen's Club in London, a tournament used to prepare for Wimbledon.
  • She showed strong playing by winning the first eight games before Blinkova scored.
  • Raducanu will next face Sorana Cirstea or Maddison Inglis in the second round.
  • Five British players, including Raducanu, are competing in the main draw this week.
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