Emma Raducanu

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Emma plays Daria Kasatkina tomorrow. Court and time TBC. Could be quite a challenge...

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Play starts at 11am with Emma's against Kasatkina match being third on the schedule.
So far, doing it her own way and at her "own pace" seems to be working

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Just about to start her match.

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Kasatkina, almost flawless in winning the first set.

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And despite some encouraging moments from Emma, Daria wins quite easily and handled the windy conditions better.

I think Emma has had a good week, and has got some useful preparation in for Wimbledon..

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Emma has been drawn against Russian 22nd seed Ekaterina Alexandrova in the first round of Wimbledon. A nice early challenge!

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Wimbledon - Play on Centre Court begins at 13:30 with Emma's match against Ekaterina Alexandrova (22) being second on the schedule.

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abzmike said:

Her opponent is crocked, so ER now playing the 98th seed... Got to say, she doesn't lack for luck.

Okay! Now playing Renata Zarazua instead. This is the kind of luck she'll need to make the most of.
As has been said before, Emma will need results as the wildcard offers lessen...!

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abzmike said:

rjfp1962 said:

abzmike said:

Her opponent is crocked, so ER now playing the 98th seed... Got to say, she doesn't lack for luck.

Okay! Now playing Ekaterina Alexandrova instead. This is the kind of luck she'll need to make the most of.
As has been said before, Emma will need results as the wildcard offers lessen...!

Now playinng lucky loser, Renata Zarazua.

Indeed and that earlier post now corrected!

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Emma's match starting shortly....

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Got the tie-break done very well though!

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Jo Konta just said in commentating, Emma's some marketable that she'll get unlimited wildcard invites?!

Wouldn't that suggest Emma's career isn't going that well?!

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Certainly challenged by the Mexican, and it was good for Emma to be tested in Round 1.

Hopefully better to come as she plays Elise Mertens in the next round.

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Third on Court 1 today - Estimated start time 16:30 against Elise Mertens.

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Just about to start....

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cuprabob said:

rjfp1962 said:

Just about to start....

Your estimated time was pretty good.

Thanks to Carlos Alcaraz for that!

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Wow! 6-1. Am sure Mertens will start finding answers, but Emma's looking solid

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BRILLIANT STUFF EMMA

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That's a tennis player who wants far more than just being the face marketing big brands..!

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Emma takes on Maria Sakkari at approx 15:30 today - 2nd match on Centre Court.