Tearful Emma Raducanu rallies from set down in ‘tough' Eastbourne win
Raducanu, who has been managing a back problem, expressed her pride in fighting back and thanked the crowd for their support.
She called the match 'tough' but 'found another gear and another level' to claim victory
Her victory sets up a second-round match against 19-year-old Australian Maya Joint, who previously knocked out Ons Jabeur.
In another women's match, British player Harriet Dart lost to reigning Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova 6-3, 6-7 (4), 7-5, despite having two match points.
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