Emma Raducanu struggling past an audibly unwell Osorio isn't really going to strike fear into the rest of the Australian Open field - but at least Raducanu looks healthy. With Jack Draper missing she's still probably Britain's best shot at a decent run.

Emma Raducanu’s campaign at the Australian Open began with a victory as she earned her place in the second round. The British number one dropped just five games as she raced to a straight-sets victory against Mananchaya Sawangkaew.

MELBOURNE, Australia — The Australian Open is notorious for some late finishes. They usually involve a man, often a well-known one — Andy Murray and Daniil Medvedev spring to mind from recent years — playing a five-set match into the small hours of the morning.

Raducanu defeats Camila Osorio in the first round and directly reaches the Hobart quarterfinal following Magdalena Frech's withdrawal.

No. 1 seed Emma Raducanu completed a two-day match, earning a 6-3, 7-6 (2) victory against Colombian Camila Osorio on Wednesday at the Hobart International in Australia.

British tennis star Emma Raducanu fought through some emotions during a roller-coaster match that ended in her first win since an early U.S. Open exit. Raducanu battled back tears while securing a first-round, straight-set victory over Jaqueline Cristian ...

On Wednesday, Raducanu and Osorio resumed their first-round match. While the Colombian managed to go 5-3 up, the No. 1 seed showed quite a resiliance and got the break back after converting her fourth break point of the 10th game. The 2021 US Open champion then dominated the second-set tie-break, completing a 6-3 7-6 (2) win.