Overview

• Emma Raducanu defeated Maya Joint 7-5, 6-7 (1-7), 6-3 in her first-round match at the Italian Open, marking her first main-draw win in Rome.
• Raducanu will face 21st seed Ekaterina Alexandrova in the second round, with the two players tied 1-1 in their previous encounters this year.
• The match showcased Raducanu's clay-court progress, as she overcame a second-set tiebreak loss and a spirited comeback attempt by Joint in the final set.
• Cameron Norrie also advanced, defeating Christopher O’Connell as a lucky loser, while Katie Boulter was eliminated in straight sets by Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova.
• Raducanu's victory provides valuable ranking points and confidence ahead of the French Open, as she continues to adapt her game to clay surfaces.