Emotional Raducanu battles into Eastbourne second round

Image caption, Emma Raducanu replaced Katie Boulter as British number one earlier this monthAn emotional Emma Raducanu produced an impressive fightback to reach the second round at Eastbourne and keep her Wimbledon preparations on track.

British number one Raducanu trailed American Ann Li by a set and a break in difficult conditions on the south coast.

But the 22-year-old wrestled control of a topsy-turvy second set before finishing strongly to clinch a 6-7 (5-7) 6-3 6-1 victory.

Raducanu, who held back tears after securing victory, will meet Australian teenager Maya Joint for a place in the quarter-finals.

"I want to thank the crowd for getting me through some really sticky moments," Raducanu…