Emma Raducanu demonstrated her growing expertise on clay by overpowering Daria Kasatkina in the first round of the Internationaux de Strasbourg. This match marked Raducanu's fourth meeting with Kasatkina, who she had lost to previously. Raducanu made a dynamic start, securing the first set 6-1 and continued to maintain strong momentum despite minor setbacks in the second set. Ultimately, she triumphed 6-3. Raducanu expressed pride in her performance and willingness to adapt to the clay surface, setting her sights on her upcoming match against Danielle Collins as she prepares for the French Open.
Despite being broken straight back, Raducanu proceeded to reel off the next five games to take the first set 6-1.
I'm kind of building my relationship with the surface. Having taken a late wildcard for the tournament, Raducanu will next face the American Danielle Collins.
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