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Marc Mayo

Emma Raducanu wins first singles match since early Wimbledon exit with straight-sets victory at Citi Open

Emma Raducanu downed Louisa Chirico in the Citi Open

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Emma Raducanu secured a straight-sets victory over Louisa Chirico at the Citi Open in Washington DC as the British No1 won her first singles game since an early exit from Wimbledon.

The US Open champion started slowly but came to terms with humid conditions and pulled out some impressive ground strokes on the way to a 6-4 6-2 victory in 87 minutes.

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