Emma Raducanu (No. 61 in the world) takes on Amanda Anisimova (No. 35) in the Round of 64 at the Australian Open.In her last scheduled match, Raducanu was eliminated against Daria
And on Thursday, they'll meet for the first time, in the second round of the Australian Open. Plus: breaking down Fonseca vs. Sonego and Rybakina vs. Jovic.
Sky Sports Tennis commentator Jonathan Overend says 'a big achievement is around the corner' for Emma Raducanu; Raducanu faces USA's Amanda Anisimova in Australian Open second round; watch ATP and WTA Tours on Sky Sports Tennis, Sky Sports+, NOW and Sky Sports app
Emma Raducanu braved a back issue to move through to the third round of the Australian Open for the first time, defeating the big-hitting American Amanda Anisimova in straight sets.
Friends off court and competitors on it, Amanda Anisimova and Emma Raducanu are set to face off for the first time at the Australian Open.
Friends off the court collide overnight as Emma Raducanu will face off against Amanda Anisimova as they set their friendship in pursuit of glory at the Australian Open.
Emma Raducanu vs Amanda Anisimova odds. Betting odds are always subject to change but as of 5pm on January 14, Sky Bet are offering 11/10 for Raducanu to defeat Anisimova, meaning
Emma Raducanu does not have loads of friends in the locker room. That’s not a slight: she has not been on tour very long, played juniors only on and off, and in the three years since she won the US Open has spent almost as much time laid up through injury as she has travelling.
Emma Raducanu overcomes back issues to defeat Amanda Anisimova and set up a tasty third-round meeting with former world No 1 Iga Swiatek at the Australian Open; watch action from the ATP and WTA Tours on Sky Sports Tennis and Sky Sports+,
Iga Swiatek rushed through her first set in 26 minutes and completed her 6-0, 6-2 second-round win over Rebecca Sramkova in an hour at the Australian Open.
Emma Raducanu earns a dogged win over Amanda Anisimova to reach the Australian Open third round - where she faces Iga Swiatek - for the first time.
Emma Raducanu says she has smoothed things over with Sir Andy Murray after their unfortunate falling out at last summer’s Wimbledon.