Emma Raducanu seals Wimbledon second-round spot after hard-fought win on Centre Court
At the age of 19, Emma Raducanu is already a national sporting treasure - and now she is officially a Centre Court favourite.
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Wimbledon 2022: Emma Raducanu triumphs on Centre Court debut
A year ago Raducanu reached the fourth round as an unknown wildcard before going on to win the US Open against impossible odds, but this time the 10th seed carried the hopes of a nation who have not seen a home women's champion since Virginia Wade in 1977. Despite an injury-ravaged build-up that left her participation in doubt until a few days ago, Raducanu took the first set against the dangerous Belgian who had warmed up with two second-tier tournament victories on grass.
Emma Raducanu into second round at Wimbledon after win over Alison van Uytvanck on Centre Court debut
Emma Raducanu has progressed into the second round of Wimbledon after an impressive victory over Alison van Uytvanck.
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Raducanu triumphs on Centre Court debut
LONDON: Britain’s teenage US Open champion Emma Raducanu lived up to her star billing on her first appearance on Wimbledon’s Centre Court by beating in-form Belgian Alison van Uytvanck 6-4 6-4 in the first round on Monday (Jun 27).
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