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Emma Raducanu vs Maya Joint: Score and updates from Eastbourne Open
Emma Raducanu vs Maya Joint: Score and updates from Eastbourne Open

Telegraph

time25-06-2025

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  • Telegraph

Emma Raducanu vs Maya Joint: Score and updates from Eastbourne Open

Emma Raducanu returns to action in Eastbourne this afternoon, less than 24 hours after winning a first-round clash against American Ann Li. The British No 1 broke down in tears after securing the 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-1 victory, citing having received 'some pretty bad news'. 'I would like to keep it personal but it was difficult and very emotional at the end,' Raducanu added. 'It was probably just a release of different emotions.' Today, she faces Australian teenager Maya Joint, who on Monday defeated two-time Wimbledon finalist Ons Jabeur in what was her biggest grass-court win to date. Conditions are set to be a little kinder on the south coast this afternoon, after all players yesterday were forced to combat blustery conditions that made serving difficult. With temperatures set for the low 20s today and wind speeds not an issue, it will be a better day to get a reading on where Raducanu stands just six days before Wimbledon gets underway. Her grass-court season has been truncated thus far by a back problem that first presented itself at Queen's and forced her then to pull out of last week's Berlin Open. 'I feel like I'm just doing the right things every day,' Raducanu said when quizzed about how she's feeling ahead of a return to SW19 next week. ' I know there's a lot of things I want to do better, but I think I have to be proud of myself and aim for consistency over perfection. 'That's my new thing and trying to – I have high standards of myself but trying not to bring myself down if I don't reach them.'

Emma Raducanu v Maya Joint live: Latest score and updates from Eastbourne
Emma Raducanu v Maya Joint live: Latest score and updates from Eastbourne

The Independent

time25-06-2025

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  • The Independent

Emma Raducanu v Maya Joint live: Latest score and updates from Eastbourne

Emma Raducanu is back in action this afternoon as she faces Australian Maya Joint in the round of 16 at the Eastbourne Open. The British No. 1 rallied from a set down to defeat American Ann Li 6-7 (5-7) 6-3 6-1 in her opening round and showed no signs of a niggling back issues which reared its head at Queen's Club earlier this month. "I feel incredible," said Raducanu after her win. "I just want to thank the crowd for getting me through some really sticky moments. It really meant a lot to me and I'm really proud of how I fought back after losing the first set.' Joint, meanwhile, secured a surprising straight set win over the struggling Ons Jabeur. The Australian won 7-5 6-2 on Monday to set up a meeting with Raducanu and will hope to earn a place in the quarter-finals. Good afternoon! Welcome to The Independent's coverage of today's action from the Eastbourne Open where Emma Raducanu continues her Wimbledon preparations. She's into the second round having fought through a tough opening match and will take on Australia's Maya Joint. The pair's match is up second on Centre Court and they should be taking to the grass in around half an hours time depending on the earlier match between Jodie Burrage and Barbora Krejcikova. We'll have all the action and updates throughout the afternoon so stick around to see if the British No.1 can reach the quarter-finals. Mike Jones25 June 2025 12:14

Tearful Emma Raducanu rallies from set down in ‘tough' Eastbourne win
Tearful Emma Raducanu rallies from set down in ‘tough' Eastbourne win

The Independent

time24-06-2025

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  • The Independent

Tearful Emma Raducanu rallies from set down in ‘tough' Eastbourne win

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.

I received some pretty bad news – Emma Raducanu emotional after Eastbourne win
I received some pretty bad news – Emma Raducanu emotional after Eastbourne win

Yahoo

time24-06-2025

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  • Yahoo

I received some pretty bad news – Emma Raducanu emotional after Eastbourne win

Emma Raducanu fought back tears after setting aside 'some pretty bad news' to battle back from a set down to defeat American Ann Li in the first round of the Eastbourne Open. Amid blustery conditions, the British number one, who missed last week's Berlin Open as she managed a back problem, resumed her Wimbledon preparations with a 6-7 (5) 6-3 6-1 success. Advertisement Raducanu has been struggling with the issue since competing in Strasbourg before the French Open and took an off-court medical timeout during her quarter-final loss at Queen's Club earlier this month. Emma Raducanu was overcome by emotion after the victory (Bradley Collyer/PA). But, aside from a slip and fall on the grass in set one, she came through her opening examination at Devonshire Park unscathed. The 2021 US Open champion produced an emotional response after sealing progression in two hours and 18 minutes with a fine backhand winner. Asked about her reaction, Raducanu, 22, replied: 'I received some pretty bad news, so I would like to keep it personal, if that's OK? 'But it was difficult, very emotional at the end and probably just a release of different emotions.' Advertisement Victory over world number 64 Li sets up a second-round clash with 19-year-old Australian Maya Joint, who knocked out two-time Wimbledon runner-up Ons Jabeur on Monday. 'It was a physically demanding match,' said seventh seed Raducanu. 'It was pretty difficult and in the wind you are constantly trying to adjust. We had some long rallies, I was running a lot. 'I feel OK, a little bit of fatigue, a bit of stiffness, but I need to just see how I feel tomorrow.' Earlier, Harriet Dart blew two match points on serve as she slipped to an agonising defeat to reigning Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova. Following two suspensions of play in the opening set due to wet weather, the British number four moved to the brink of one of the greatest wins of her career. But Krejcikova, who defeated Jasmine Paolini in last year's Wimbledon final, survived a first-round shock by hitting back to progress 6-3 6-7 (4) 7-5 in two hours and 40 minutes. Advertisement The second seed will face another Briton in round two following Jodie Burrage's 6-3 6-2 win over Japan's Moyuka Uchijima. Dart did little to hide her frustration at failing to capitalise on the pair of match-clinching opportunities against the 2021 French Open champion, letting out a piercing scream as the following game slipped away. 'Some crazy, crazy conditions today,' said the 28-year-old. 'I was pretty close. I missed a ball on match point and then she played a really good other point on my other match point and then she becomes a bit freer. It was a tough match overall. 'My level was 10 times better than I've played the last two weeks. For me that's more important, especially going to Wimbledon. Advertisement 'Of course, I'd like to have won today. But I was also playing a very experienced, multiple grand slam winner.' Billy Harris beat fellow Briton Cameron Norrie (Bradley Collyer/PA). British number three Sonay Kartal lost 6-3 7-6 (2) to 2021 Eastbourne champion Jelena Ostapenko. In the first round of the men's draw, Billy Harris won the battle of the Britons by upsetting Cameron Norrie 6-4 6-4. British qualifier George Loffhagen lost 7-6 (6) 3-6 7-6 (1) to American Reilly Opelka, while Ilkley Open runner-up Jack Pinnington Jones went down 4-6 6-3 6-3 to Portuguese eighth seed Nuno Borges.

I received some pretty bad news – Emma Raducanu emotional after Eastbourne win
I received some pretty bad news – Emma Raducanu emotional after Eastbourne win

The Independent

time24-06-2025

  • Sport
  • The Independent

I received some pretty bad news – Emma Raducanu emotional after Eastbourne win

Emma Raducanu fought back tears after setting aside 'some pretty bad news' to battle back from a set down to defeat American Ann Li in the first round of the Eastbourne Open. Amid blustery conditions, the British number one, who missed last week's Berlin Open as she managed a back problem, resumed her Wimbledon preparations with a 6-7 (5) 6-3 6-1 success. Raducanu has been struggling with the issue since competing in Strasbourg before the French Open and took an off-court medical timeout during her quarter-final loss at Queen's Club earlier this month. But, aside from a slip and fall on the grass in set one, she came through her opening examination at Devonshire Park unscathed. The 2021 US Open champion produced an emotional response after sealing progression in two hours and 18 minutes with a fine backhand winner. Asked about her reaction, Raducanu, 22, replied: 'I received some pretty bad news, so I would like to keep it personal, if that's OK? 'But it was difficult, very emotional at the end and probably just a release of different emotions.' Victory over world number 64 Li sets up a second-round clash with 19-year-old Australian Maya Joint, who knocked out two-time Wimbledon runner-up Ons Jabeur on Monday. 'It was a physically demanding match,' said seventh seed Raducanu. 'It was pretty difficult and in the wind you are constantly trying to adjust. We had some long rallies, I was running a lot. 'I feel OK, a little bit of fatigue, a bit of stiffness, but I need to just see how I feel tomorrow.' Earlier, Harriet Dart blew two match points on serve as she slipped to an agonising defeat to reigning Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova. Following two suspensions of play in the opening set due to wet weather, the British number four moved to the brink of one of the greatest wins of her career. But Krejcikova, who defeated Jasmine Paolini in last year's Wimbledon final, survived a first-round shock by hitting back to progress 6-3 6-7 (4) 7-5 in two hours and 40 minutes. The second seed will face another Briton in round two following Jodie Burrage's 6-3 6-2 win over Japan's Moyuka Uchijima. Dart did little to hide her frustration at failing to capitalise on the pair of match-clinching opportunities against the 2021 French Open champion, letting out a piercing scream as the following game slipped away. 'Some crazy, crazy conditions today,' said the 28-year-old. 'I was pretty close. I missed a ball on match point and then she played a really good other point on my other match point and then she becomes a bit freer. It was a tough match overall. 'My level was 10 times better than I've played the last two weeks. For me that's more important, especially going to Wimbledon. 'Of course, I'd like to have won today. But I was also playing a very experienced, multiple grand slam winner.' British number three Sonay Kartal lost 6-3 7-6 (2) to 2021 Eastbourne champion Jelena Ostapenko. In the first round of the men's draw, Billy Harris won the battle of the Britons by upsetting Cameron Norrie 6-4 6-4. British qualifier George Loffhagen lost 7-6 (6) 3-6 7-6 (1) to American Reilly Opelka, while Ilkley Open runner-up Jack Pinnington Jones went down 4-6 6-3 6-3 to Portuguese eighth seed Nuno Borges.

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