Eastbourne 2024: Emma Raducanu beats Sloane Stephens in first round

Emma Raducanu continues her Wimbledon preparations with an assured victory over Sloane Stephens at Eastbourne.

Emma Raducanu continued her Wimbledon preparations with an assured victory over fellow former Grand Slam champion Sloane Stephens at Eastbourne.

The former British number one said she was prioritising the home grass-court season and building up to full fitness after an injury-plagued 2023. Neither player could take control in the opening stages, with the pair exchanging breaks before Raducanu struck the decisive blow at 5-4 - much to the delight of the British crowd.

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