British Tennis Forum - Celebrating 20 Years!

HarryGem · Club Coach

Weeks 3 & 4 - Grand Slam, Australian Open - Melbourne (outdoor hard)

indiana · Tennis legend

Yes, quite a turnaround from 1-3* 15-40* to 6-4.

I might dare to watch some of it now.

PaulM · Tennis legend

Got much better as it went on thankfully. Nearly there

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HarryGem · Club Coach

Very good once she got past the first few games.

the addict · Tennis legend

R1:- Emma Raducanu (GBR) WR29 [28] def Mananchaya Sawangkaew (THA) WR195 6-4 6-1

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R2:- Emma Raducanu (GBR) WR29 [28] v Anastasia Potapova (AUT) WR55

Anastasia changed nationality to Austria very recently (announced on 04/12/25)

Peter too · Tennis legend

I liked one of Emma's choice of shots when she was sent very wide by her opponent and instead of playing the obvious crosscourt return where her opponent was waiting no doubt to play the winner down the line Emma went for the more difficult winner into the near corner and made it.

Julia Carrot · All-time great

Oh phew! That turned into quite a relaxing enjoyable match to watch. I was so glad to see her team eventually enjoying it as well. They do seem like a very nice bunch.... I'm glad for her.

Julia Carrot · All-time great

indiana wrote:
Yes, quite a turnaround from 1-3* 15-40* to 6-4.

I might dare to watch some of it now.

Yes, it had looked like it was going to be quite a downer........ but happily the gremlins left and Emma moved into , not sure what you'd call it, but a much better place. - mind and body working well together.