Emma Raducanu is competing against Australian player Maya Joint in the opening round of the Italian Open in Rome. The match is currently in progress.
In the first set, Raducanu managed to hold her serve, bringing the score level at 5-5 against Maya Joint.
During the game, Raducanu's forehand went long, initially giving Joint an opportunity. However, Joint returned the favor with an error on her subsequent return shot.
Joint attempted a drive volley, but it appeared uncertain. This led to Raducanu delivering a strong first serve that drew another error from the Australian player.
Maya Joint reached deuce by executing a clean backhand down the line from a mid-court position.
Raducanu then put pressure on her opponent with another effective first serve. Despite later netting a backhand from the baseline, Raducanu secured the hold after trailing 15-30 in the game.
Joint is recognized as a rising star in tennis and is playing against the British Raducanu in this first-round encounter Italian Open Score.
