Raducanu 'really proud' after overcoming tricky build-up before Italian Open win

Raducanu 'really proud' after overcoming tricky build-up before Italian Open win

Emma Raducanu survived a tough test to reach the second round in Rome.

Emma Raducanu finds out who she will play in her opening match at the Italian Open

Emma Raducanu was drawn against a qualifier in the opening round of the Italian Open, but that was not necessarily a guarantee of a dream draw. Maria Sakkari and Ajla Tomljanovic were among the big names who made progress through qualifying in Rome, but 2021 US Open champion Raducanu has avoided a match against either of them. Instead, she will face Australian teenager Maya Joint, who will be looking to build on the momentum she has built up ove…