Emma Raducanu Advances to Second Round at Miami Open

Emma Raducanu advanced to the second round of the Miami Open with a dominant 6-2, 6-1 victory over Japanese wildcard Sayaka Ishii. This win marked Raducanu's first at the Miami Open, following two previous first-round exits in 2022 and 2023, and comes after a challenging start to her season, including a stalker incident during a tournament in Dubai. Raducanu showcased her skills by winning 77% of her first-serve points and converting five of six break points in the match, which lasted just over an hour. She will face American eighth seed Emma Navarro in the next round, acknowledging the upcoming match will be challenging as Navarro is in strong form. Raducanu expressed pride in her performance and emphasized her focus on competing for every point. This victory signifies a positive turn for Raducanu after recent setbacks in her career.