(Tennis news) After being 5-2 down in the opening set, British tennis star Emma Raducanu made a stunning comeback to defeat Tereza Martincova 7-6 (3) 6-0 to progress to the second round of the Madrid Open. The 19 year old is currently being supported by the Lawn Tennis Association’s head of women's tennis, Iain Bates after Raducanu split with her coach Torben Beltz earlier this week.

Speaking after the match, Raducanu said “It was a tricky first set. I think it's always tough playing on a brand new court, so it took me a little bit to adjust to my surroundings. And, of course, if you're low or lacking in your own game then an opponent at this level is going to take advantage of that. I'm just glad I stuck through the first set and then definitely relaxed in the second. I love Madrid, I've been out once, it's such a cool vibe. I'm looking forward to it and hopefully I get to spend some more days here." 

In other results, Naomi Osaka also progressed to the second round of the Madrid Open after defeating Anastasia Potapova 6-3 6-1. The Japanese tennis player is playing in the tournament thanks to a wildcard entry and defeated Potapova in a little over an hour. It was Osaka’s first clay-court match of the season and she won 86 percent of her first-service points and converted five of her nine break points to sweep to victory.

Speaking after the match, Osaka said “I'm honestly trying to be more positive with myself. This year I came a week early to train on red clay, so just trying to give myself more chances to do better. … To be able to do it in two sets, for me, it's a really good starting block. I think today for me it was really fun, just being able to be back on the clay and kind of not taking those moments for granted." 

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