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I’ve posted Tumaini’s report of Raducanu’s win already, but it’s worth flagging who the Brit will play in the second round: Coco Gauff. The pair have never met and Gauff has looked sharp, winning the ASB Classic in New Zealand (where she was No 1 seed) just over a week ago.
Niemeier races into a 30-0 lead before Swiatek claws things back to 40-30. A thundering forehand from the German punishes a weak second serve to get to deuce but a couple of sloppy errors gift the opening game to the world No 1. I would say Swiatek is looking a little tentative but still very early days.