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There is something about Wimbledon which really makes Emma Raducanu tick.

Coming into her home Grand Slam, the British number one tried to temper expectations after a difficult grass-court swing.

The belief is already back.

Raducanu outclassed 2023 champion Marketa Vondrousova on Wednesday, moving into the last 32 for the third time in her four SW19 appearances.

The confident performance set her up nicely for a shot at world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a blockbuster third-round clash on Friday.

"I think that was one of the best matches I've played in a long time, which I'm very proud of," said the 22-year-old, who is ranked 40th in the world.