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Emma Raducanu overcomes early stutter on Madrid clay
Emma Raducanu rallied back from 2-5 down in the first set before switching gears to post a 7-6 (7/3), 6-0 result against Czech Republic's Tereza Martincova and set up an intriguing second round with fellow 19-year-old Marta Kostyuk. Playing just her second ever tour-level tournament on clay, the British No.9 seed converted all four break point opportunities she created and saved six of seven break points on her own serve on her way to the 96-minute win - her second success over Martincova in two weeks. "I was definitely just getting adjusted to the courts and the surroundings," Raducanu said of the opening set.
'She was always the favourite' - Emma Raducanu on 'interesting match-up' against old rival Marta Kostyuk at Madrid Open
Emma Raducanu says she is anticipating «an interesting match-up» against former juniors rival Marta Kostyuk after progressing to the second round of the Madrid Open. The 2021 US Open winner came from 5-2 down in the first set to beat Czech Republic's Tereza Martincova 7-6(3) 6-0 on her debut at the WTA 1000 tournament to set up a meeting with Kostyuk. Ad/> Raducanu and Kostyuk have met once on the WTA tour and that was at the Transylvania Open quarter-finals last year which the Ukrainian won 6-2 6-1.
Sweeney dominates Tandragee practice
Michael Sweeney topped the timesheets in the Tandragee 100 qualifying on Friday afternoon.
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Sweeney, riding the MJR BMW, posted his best lap in 3m 01.915s (105.75mph) to secure the top spot from fellow Republic of Ireland rider Derek Sheils (Roadhouse Macau BMW).
Emma Raducanu finishes strongly to reach second round in Madrid
Emma Raducanu won 11 of the last 12 games to defeat Tereza Martincova for the second time in a fortnight in the opening round of the Madrid Open.
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Ben Doak: Scotland U-17 blow over ex-Celtic ace as Liverpool teen backed to reach 'the very top'
Scotland Under-17s will have to make do without one of the very best stars for the European Championships in Israel next month with the news Ben Doak is unavailable due to injury.