Raducanu Advances Wimbledon Second Round Beating British Teen

Emma Raducanu started her Wimbledon 2025 campaign with a straight-sets victory over 17-year-old British wildcard Mingge Xu, winning 6-3, 6-3 in a match marked by Xu's nerves and a few slips on the grass court. Despite dealing with a sore back and personal challenges, Raducanu showed resilience and tactical precision, particularly in her service and return games, to control the match. Xu, though outclassed early, showed promise in the second set by breaking Raducanu twice and playing more freely as she settled her nerves. Raducanu acknowledged the difficulty of facing a fellow Brit in the first round and praised Xu as a dangerous opponent with strong weapons. Looking ahead, Raducanu faces a tough second-round match against 2023 Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova, with a potential third-round clash against top-seed Aryna Sabalenka looming. Raducanu's Wimbledon journey continues to be a significant test as she aims to build on her previous breakthroughs at the All England Club.