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Update:
Date: 17:15 BST
Title: Watch: Wimbledon champion Krejcikova aims to set up Raducanu match
Content: That really was some performance from Emma Raducanu today, one which bodes really well for the intense grass court swing ahead and, of course, Wimbledon in just a few weeks.
That comes after wins for Katie Boulter and Heather Watson earlier today, who join Sonay Kartal in the second round of the singles at the Queen's Club.
Raducanu, who returns to action alongside Boulter in doubles tomorrow, will face either reigning Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova or Slovakia's Rebecca Sramkova in the next round.
You can watch that match between Krejcikova and Sramkova on BBC Two and at the top of this page now.
But that's all from me today - we'll be back tomorrow for day three. Thanks for joining!
Update:
Date: 17:07 BST
Title: 'Incredibly special'
Content: Raducanu 6-1 6-2 Bucsa
Finally from Emma Raducanu, on the return of a women's tournament at Queen's and the newly named Andy Murray Arena: "It's incredibly special.
"I saw the arena, it's amazing what Andy achieved here and he's such an inspiration to all of us. To see him open up this court yesterday was amazing.
"For us girls to have this tournament here finally, after watching the TV and seeing the men play [here], is really nice."
Update:
Date: 17:05 BST
Title: Post
Content: Raducanu 6-1 6-2 Bucsa
More from Emma Radcuanu: "I'm still trying to find my groove on this surface. There are certain shots I feel like I'm still a little late on.
"I knew today would be a very difficult match, I lost to Cristina [Bucsa] earlier in the year so I was trying to make sure that didn't happen again and fight to get myself into the second round.
"I want to stay here playing at Queen's for as many matches as possible."
Update:
Date: 17:02 BST
Title: 'I was a little nervous'
Content: Raducanu 6-1 6-2 Bucsa
Britain's Emma Raducanu speaking in her on-court interview after reaching the second round at Queen's, says: "I must say I was quite locked in today. I'm very pleased with my performance.
"I was a little bit nervous for sure before beginning, [with it being] my first time playing on this court, and the support as incredible."
Update:
Date: 16:56 BST
Title: Post
Content: Raducanu 6-1 6-2 Bucsa
All smiles, Emma Raducanu writes 'home turf' and adds a smiley face as she signs the camera lense.
We'll hear from the British number two next.
Update:
Date: 16:54 BST
Title: Game, set and match - Raducanu
Content: Raducanu 6-1 6-2 Bucsa
Now that is a very, very impressive start to Emma Raducanu's grass court season.
Update:
Date: 16:53 BST
Title: Match points Raducanu
Content: *Raducanu 6-1 5-2 Bucsa
Emma Raducanu, serving for a place in the second round, hits her way to three match points.
Update:
Date: 16:50 BST
Title: Bucsa holds serve
Content: *Raducanu 6-1 5-2 Bucsa
Wonderful serving from Cristina Bucsa, who completes a love hold with back-to-back aces.
But it appears she's found momentum too late here against a very consistent opponent.
Update:
Date: 16:49 BST
Title: Raducanu holds serve from break point down
Content: Raducanu 6-1 5-1 Bucsa*
Emma Raducanu is struggling to land a first serve as she seeks to get over the line, but Cristina Bucsa nets on an inviting second serve and her chances of getting back into this take a massive knock.
Raducanu is just one game away from the second round, just shy of the hour mark.
Update:
Date: 16:46 BST
Title: Raducanu saves break point
Content: *Raducanu 6-1 4-1 Bucsa
Cristina Bucsa forces a first break point after 55 minutes on Andy Murray Arena as she continues to feel more comfortable out on the grass.
Emma Raducanu is keen to shut down the threat of a late comeback as she makes her way to game point, but Bucsa keeps her working for this service game.
Update:
Date: 16:43 BST
Title: Post
Content: *Raducanu 6-1 4-1 Bucsa
No hint of a slip-up for Emma Raducanu down on the court, meanwhile.
Cristina Bucsa claims her point of the match as she lures Emma Raducanu in with an excellent drop shot before popping in a final volley. Another well-executed drop takes her to 30-30.
The Spaniard has certainly improved as this has gone on, but Raducanu is managing to keep her opponent at bay for now. She'll have to fight her off at deuce here, however.
Update:
Date: 16:40 BST
Title: Post
Content: *Raducanu 6-1 4-1 Bucsa
Jess AndersonBBC Sport at Queen's
Emma Raducanu is looking in supreme form here. Very comfortable indeed.
More importantly, a bloke coming down the stairs just in front of me has just slipped over earning a groan of concern from the surrounding fans.
He then received a round of a applause after getting to his feet with an entire tray of Pimm's still in tact.
Well done to you, sir.
Update:
Date: 16:38 BST
Title: Bucsa holds serve
Content: *Raducanu 6-1 4-1 Bucsa
Cristina Bucsa fires an ace down the centre to get a first game on the board. That will feel good, at least.
Update:
Date: 16:36 BST
Title: Post
Content: Raducanu 6-1 4-0 Bucsa*
Cristina Bucsa, still searching for a first game in the second set, reaches game points. But Emma Raducanu isn't allowing her to have anything for free and battles back to deuce.
Update:
Date: 16:33 BST
Title: Raducanu holds serve
Content: Raducanu 6-1 4-0 Bucsa*
Once again, another excellent hold from 0-30 by Emma Raducanu.
The Briton is smiling between points and clearly enjoying herself. It's great to see after all she has had to contend with of late.
She moves another step closer to victory, and it doesn't look like she'll allow this match to reach the hour mark.
Update:
Date: 16:32 BST
Title: Post
Content: *Raducanu 6-1 3-0 Bucsa
Jess AndersonBBC Sport at Queen's
The sun is absolutely beaming down on the Andy Murray Arena and Emma Raducanu looks well on her way to a very comfortable victory here.
She played down her expectations at the tournament earlier this week as she continues to manage a series of back problems but she's stifled the Spanish qualifier here and it looks like we're going to have another British woman in the next round.
Update:
Date: 16:31 BST
Title: Post
Content: *Raducanu 6-1 3-0 Bucsa
Credit to Cristina Bucsa, who despite the score is sticking to her task and once again reaches 0-30 on Emma Raducanu's serve.
Can she force her first break point this time?
Update:
Date: 16:28 BST
Title: Raducanu breaks for second time in second set
Content: *Raducanu 6-1 3-0 Bucsa
'Come on!' yells Emma Raducanu as she further disheartens Cristina Bucsa by reaching another break point, despite the Spaniard showing an improved level.
No escape.
Raducanu takes charge in the rally, closing on the net and volleying in a final winner to move clear in the second set!
Update:
Date: 16:26 BST
Title: Raducanu holds serve
Content: Raducanu 6-1 2-0 Bucsa*
That's a great hold by Emma Raducanu from 0-30 down.
Four points on the bounce leave Cristina Bucsa disappointed, just when the Spaniard appeared to have forced the door ajar.
With the break consolidated, Raducanu will hope to push on to the finish untroubled after dominating this match so far.
Update:
Date: 16:23 BST
Title: Post
Content: *Raducanu 6-1 1-0 Bucsa
A free-hitting Cristina Bucsa rallies to 0-30 on Emma Raducanu's serve.
How will the Briton cope with a first bit of pressure on one of her games?
An excellent serve out wide catches the line and Bucsa can't reply, and great defence from the baseline brings her level as Bucsa's racquet strings go ping mid-point.