Overview

• Nineteen-year-old Maya Joint defeated Emma Raducanu 4-6, 6-1, 7-6(4) in the second round at Eastbourne after surviving two match points and weathering a late fightback from the British No 1.
• Joint, ranked 51st, secured her first two competitive grass-court victories and will rise to a career-high ranking as she advances to face Anna Blinkova in the quarterfinals.
• Raducanu’s long-standing back spasms re-emerged during the match, contributing to a series of unforced errors and limited her movement in the deciding set.
• The former US Open champion confirmed she will compete at Wimbledon, planning a day of rest before returning to practice on Friday despite the injury concerns.
• Mark Petchey, who joined Raducanu’s grass-court season coaching team in March, remains in her corner as she seeks stability through her ongoing fitness challenges.