Summary
Emma Raducanu won her first match in the Strasbourg tennis tournament, defeating Daria Kasatkina. Raducanu's victory is a boost as she prepares for the French Open starting on Sunday.
Key Facts
- Emma Raducanu won her match against Daria Kasatkina with scores of 6-1, 6-3.
- This match is part of the Strasbourg tournament, and Raducanu was given a special entry called a "wildcard."
- Before this win, Raducanu had never won a set against Kasatkina in their previous matches.
- She will next compete against American player Danielle Collins in the last 16 round.
- The French Open, a major tennis tournament played on clay courts, begins on Sunday.
- Raducanu recently took a break for physical and mental recovery and resumed playing in Madrid.
- She is working informally with coach Mark Petchey and is without a full-time coach since January.
- Earlier, fellow British player Harriet Dart lost her match in the French Open qualifying round.
