Emma Raducanu Advances to Miami Open Second Round with Convincing Win

The former US Open champion defeated Sayaka Ishii 6-2, 6-1, setting up a challenging second-round match against eighth seed Emma Navarro.

Emma Raducanu secured a dominant first-round victory at the Miami Open, defeating Japan's Sayaka Ishii 6-2, 6-1.
The win marks a potential turning point in Raducanu's challenging 2025 season, where she had only one win in six matches prior to the tournament.
Raducanu's opponent, Sayaka Ishii, is ranked 188th in the world and has limited experience at the top level of professional tennis.
The British player has faced significant career obstacles since her 2021 US Open victory, including injuries and frequent coaching changes.
Raducanu will face a tougher test in the second round against American eighth seed Emma Navarro, a significant step up in competition.