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CNN —Emma Raducanu made light work of her first grand slam match in almost a year, defeating Shelby Rogers in the first round of the Australian Open. “Being my first slam match back, it is definitely a little bit extra sweet,” Raducanu told reporters. Maintaining her high standard in the second set, Raducanu broke in the first game and consolidated her advantage with a further break at 3-1 when a backhand approach from the American landed in the net. 1 Iga Świątek defeated 2020 Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin 7-6(7-2) 6-2, while third seed Elena Rybakina also progressed in straight sets, overcoming Karolína Plíšková 7-6(8-6) 6-4. Jessica Pegula, the top-seeded American at the Australian Open, is looking to produce a deep run at the tournament after reaching the quarterfinals three times in a row.
Persons: Emma Raducanu, Shelby Rogers, Raducanu, Rogers, ” Raducanu, , She’s, … I’m, Rogers ’, China’s Wang Yafan, I’d, , I’m, Iga Świątek, Sofia Kenin, Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula, Canada’s Rebecca Marino Organizations: CNN Locations: Shelby’s, British, Melbourne
CNN —Venus Williams’ record-extending 24th appearance in the US Open singles draw came to an early end on Tuesday as she suffered a heavy first-round defeat against Belgium’s Greet Minnen. “My preparation was definitely minimal,” Williams told reporters after her landmark 100th US Open match. Williams was appearing in the US Open singles draw for the 24th time. 204 Sachia Vickery, as she bids to reach the third round of a grand slam for only the second time in her career. Jabeur battles through illnessElsewhere in the women’s singles draw, last year’s runner-up Ons Jabeur struggled physically in her 7-5 7-6(7-4) win against Camila Osorio.
Persons: Venus Williams, Belgium’s, Minnen, Williams, Arthur Ashe, ” Williams, , Tony Behar, ” Minnen, Sachia Vickery, Camila Osorio, Jabeur, Timothy A, Clary, ” Jabeur, , Linda Nosková, Jessica Pegula, Caroline Garcia, China’s Wang Yafan Organizations: CNN, Reuters, 100th, MAG, Getty, Wimbledon, Colombian Locations: AFP, Czech
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