Raducanu Rallies Past Li in Thrilling Eastbourne Opener

Emma Raducanu defeats Ann Li in a hard-fought three-set battle during the first round of the Lexus Eastbourne International, igniting the grass-court season with a gritty victory.

Emma Raducanu, the British tennis sensation, kicked off her Lexus Eastbourne International campaign with a tenacious victory over American Ann Li on June 24, 2025, in Eastbourne, England. The highly anticipated first-round clash saw Raducanu display both resilience and flashes of her signature aggressive play, ultimately securing the win in three hard-fought sets.