Emma Raducanu braved a back issue to move through to the third round of the Australian Open for the first time, defeating the big-hitting American Amanda Anisimova in straight sets.

Raducanu is through to the Australian Open third round for the first time and plays the five-time grand slam winner

Emma Raducanu earns a dogged win over Amanda Anisimova to reach the Australian Open third round - where she faces Iga Swiatek - for the first time.

Emma Raducanu looking to defy history in Iga Swiatek clash - Raducanu has lost all their three previous tour-level meetings in straight sets.

Iga Swiatek rushed through the first set in 26 minutes and completed her 6-0, 6-2 second-round win over Rebecca Sramkova in an hour at the Australian Open. The five-time Grand Slam champion makes a habit of advancing quickly through the early rounds at the majors.

John McEnroe feels Emma Raducanu has a ‘shot’ of eliminating Iga Swiatek at the 2025 Australian Open, although says it will be a ‘tall order’. Raducanu headed to Melbourne Park unseeded but has progressed to the third round of the Grand Slam tournament for the first time in her career.