Emma Raducanu had shown positive results in the grass-court qualifying events, but it was unclear how she would do in her Wimbledon opening match.

The British fighter learned that Renata Zarazua would be her new opponent after Ekaterina Alexandrova withdrew earlier in the day, and she skillfully adjusted to secure the victory.

After defeating her friend Caroline Dolehide in the first round of the Wimbledon on Monday, Coco Gauff expressed her happiness and added a deeper significance.

The 20-year-old was extremely distraught with her shocking loss to fellow countrywoman Sofia Kenin at the All England Club last year.

But the American was able to use her abrupt departure at SW19 to her advantage, restructuring our support staff and bringing in famed coach Brad Gilbert, among other things.

Since then, she has routinely had outstanding performances and won her first Grand Slam championship at the US Open.

Following her 6-1, 6-2 victory over Dolehide in Monday’s final match on Centre Court, the No. 2 seed expressed to the audience during her on-court interview how much it meant to her to win and return to the Grand Slam.

She exclaimed, “I’m really happy with how I played today.” “I’m so glad I made it through today; playing a buddy like Caroline is always difficult.

“I am a little emotional, so I was glad to turn things around because last year I lost in the first round, and it was extremely terrible for me.

“Wimbledon is the place – not where the dream started, but where I believed that the dream was possible.”Despite having played on several large courts, I always get nervouser before a match here—even more than before a Grand Slam final.

“There’s just something so unique about Centre Court. Playing here is an honor, and I don’t take it for granted.”
Gauff will play qualifier Anca Todoni in the second round in an attempt to advance to her fourth consecutive Grand Slam semifinal.