Harriet Dart targeting top 100 after storming Nottingham Open win, says Emma Raducanu has been 'remarkable'

Harriet Dart wants to speed back towards a spot in the world's top 100 after stunning Croatian ace Donna Vekic at the Nottingham Open. The Hampstead star, who is on the LTA's Pro Scholarship Programme — the highest level of support for players aged 16-24 — toppled former world No. 19 Vekic 6-4 6-3 in the first round to kickstart her Nottingham campaign in style.

Ad/> Dart, 25, soared up to a ranking of world No. 99 in March before a tricky clay court season saw her fall just outside the globe's coveted top 100. TennisNo place like home for Raducanu as she makes Nottingham returnAN HOUR AGO The Londoner knows a run deep in the Midlands can catapult her back to the big time and hopes her Monday triumph can lay the foundations for another red-hot rise.

Asked if she was targeting a spot back in the world's top 100, Dart said: «Yes, for sure. At the end of the day, I want to win matches week in, week out and then the rankings will take care of themselves. »For me, it's just more of a focus on each match as it comes.

«I don't really have too many goals for this grass court season — I want to enjoy each match, put in good performances, win against each player and try to do it each match. Raducanu retires after seven games of Nottingham opener Raducanu hints at Murray doubles partnership »Clay is not my best surface, and that's something I hope to improve on. «But I know I can play a really good level on grass – it doesn't take much to swing a match and today has definitely given me some confidence.