Emma Raducanu was beaten 4-6 6-1 7-6 by Australia's Maya Joint at the Viking International in Eastbourne and was hampered by back spasms during the match

World number 38 Emma Raducanu, who won the US Open in 2021, is building towards her fourth Wimbledon appearance, where she has twice reached the fourth round.

On Tuesday afternoon, the seven-seed Raducanu took on Ann Li in the first round of the 2025 Lexus Eastbourne Open (WTA 250). Raducanu defeated Li in a three-set match that was a reminder of her ultimate goal: 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-1.