Emma Raducanu: Reaching third round at Australian Open would be success for British star, says Johanna Konta

Emma Raducanu can view the 2022 Australian Open as a success if she reaches the third round, according to former British No. 1 Johanna Konta. The Brit has enjoyed a meteoric rise after her stunning run to the US Open title in September, which saw her come through qualifying and reel off 10 straight matches without dropping a set.

Ad/> It is therefore easy to forget that she is still just 19 and only made her Grand Slam debut at Wimbledon last year. Australian OpenAustralian Open order of play: Day 4 — Murray, Raducanu lead GB charge, Kyrgios show rolls onAN HOUR AGO The world No. 18 came through her opening match in Melbourne against 2017 US Open champion Sloane Stephens in three sets, having experienced a patchy run of form since her New York triumph.

“I think a win like that is really important, especially for her and where she is in her career,” Konta said in Eurosport’s Cube. “She’s still very young and gaining experience. Although she has such a massive title against her name she hasn’t played a lot of matches on tour and hasn’t played a full season on tour.

“So the more of these matches that she has, the more she will get to know herself as a player, and also know the other players and how to play them. “For her to have a three-set match like this really sets up her to know she can come through tough situations and that will help her throughout this tournament.” Raducanu bids to make third round — how to watch match with Kovinic Australian Open order of play: Day 4 — Murray, Raducanu lead GB charge, Kyrgios show rolls on Raducanu is projected to face Simona Halep in the third round in Melbourne, should both women come through their tests on Thursday. Raducanu will face Montenegrin world No.