Raducanu makes winning start to grass-court season

Raducanu had looked far from her best in her past two matches following illness but, 16 days after her first-round exit at Roland Garros, the Briton made afresh on Andy Murray Arena. The 2021 US Open champion held a commanding 3-0 lead before rain halted play - but that would not disrupt her rhythm. She captured the first set without reply after just 20 minutes on court, winning 25 of the 31 points played - hitting 11 winners and just two unforced errors. …