Emma Raducanu Faces Sayaka Ishii in Miami Open First Round
Emma Raducanu begins her Miami Open campaign today as she takes on Sayaka Ishii in the first round. The British No. 2 is looking to bounce back after a disappointing opening-round exit at Indian Wells, where she fell to Moyuka Uchijima in straight sets.
That match in California marked Raducanu’s return to action following an unsettling incident at the Dubai Open, where she had to deal with a stalker. Now, with a fresh mindset and a new coach in Vladimir Platenik, the 2021 US Open champion is determined to regain her form on the second leg of the ‘Sunshine Swing’.
A New Challenge in Miami
Raducanu’s opponent, Sayaka Ishii, is a 19-year-old wildcard currently ranked 188 in the world. The young Japanese player made her WTA Tour debut last summer and will be eager to make an impression on the big stage.
The winner of this match will move on to face 10th seed Emma Navarro, setting up a potential all-Emma showdown in the second round.
Match Details
- Fixture: Emma Raducanu vs. Sayaka Ishii
- Date & Time: Today, scheduled as the first match of the day at Hard Rock Stadium, starting just after 4 PM GMT (UK time)
- Venue: Miami, Florida
How to Watch the Miami Open
Tennis fans in the UK can watch the ATP and WTA 1000 tournament live on Sky Sports. Coverage will include all the top matches, including Raducanu’s Miami Open opener.
Can Raducanu kickstart her season with a confidence-boosting win? Stay tuned for all the action from Miami.
