"Raducanu did not let a late start to her first-round tie against Thailand's Mananchaya Sawangkaew as she grew in confidence during a 6-4, 6-1 win, overcoming a sloppy opening to eventually secure a comfortable win. The 23-year-old is seed at a major for the first time since her US Open victory in 2021 but started slugglishly as her opponent to go a double break ahead early in the first set."
"But perhaps the biggest story of the day came from qualifier Fery, who caused the first real shock of the Australian Open 2026 by beating 20th-seed Flavio Cobolli. Fery, ranked 186 in the world, equalled the biggest win of his career by winning in straight sets (7-6, 6-4, 6-1), having also beaten 20th-seed Alexei Popyrin at this stage of Wimbledon last year."
Emma Raducanu beat Mananchaya Sawangkaew 6-4, 6-1 after overcoming a sluggish start, rallying with seven consecutive games to secure the win. Raducanu is seeded at a major for the first time since her 2021 US Open title and will next face Anastasia Potapova, with Aryna Sabalenka a possible third-round opponent. Qualifier Arthur Fery, ranked 186, shocked 20th seed Flavio Cobolli in straight sets, equalling his biggest career win and advancing to face Tomas Martin Etcheverry. Cam Norrie recovered to beat Benjamin Bonzi in five sets, prevailing 6-0 6-7(2-7) 4-6 6-3 6-4.
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