Emma Raducanu

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

Starting shortly....

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Lovely win Emma!

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Emma looked like the player with the higher ranking on the day

If the form continues, I look forward to seeing many matches between her and Coco Gauff

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I don't blame her for withdrawing from what's largely a ceremonial mixed doubles match with Andy.
Has to put everything into her singles tournament, and I'm sure Andy would be the first to acknowledge that.

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Emma plays Lulu Sun today. 2nd match on Centre Court with estimated start time of 15:30.
Hopefully the wrist is okay!

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Just beginning introductions and warm-up.

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zetec said:

Centre Court looks empty, surprising.

They'll be back - getting refreshments after Alcaraz match.

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Slightly more pressure on Emma in this match - as she's favourite and expected to win it!
Sun is strong though in Set 1.

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eps said:

Emma needs to work her opponent out!

Not happening yet..

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Sun gets 2 aces on her serve in one game to serve out the set. She's looking good!

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Great mental fortitude from Emma in what's a tough match so far...
Hoping Sun tries to push too much and make some errors!

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Sun's service game is so much better right now..

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COME ON EMMA

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Has Emma got a niggle in her back? She seems to have been flexing it a bit for a while...

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Sun just keeps finding the answers...

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Worst time ever to serve a double-fault...

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Well done Lulu Sun. Despite the errors, she was composed and totally fearless..

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As Emma's grass season concludes, I think her mental fortitude and commitment remain. Physically, she's still not quite there.
Coco Gauff would heve certainly taken her out in straight sets today...
Emma will be back because of her love of tennis..

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmxXFqThPXw

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thegreenhell said:

She has been drawn against former Aus Open winner Sofia Kenin in the first round of the US next week.

That's a tough 1st round match and Emma will need to be on top form from the get-go..