Emma Raducanu Ekes Out Ugly Wimbledon Win

Raducanu Evokes Spirit of England at Euro 2024

Brit Grittily Prevails in Opening Match

Emma Raducanu returned to Wimbledon on Monday and invoked the spirit of England's gritty Euro 2024 victory in her opening match against Renata Zarazua. The British star emerged victorious in a see-saw contest, overcoming her opponent 7-6(4), 6-3.

"It was a bit scrappy, but I'm just happy to get through," Raducanu said after the match, drawing parallels to England's hard-fought win over Germany in the Euros.

Raducanu's victory comes after a challenging period for the young Brit, who has struggled for form since her US Open triumph last year. However, her performance on Monday showed glimpses of her fighting spirit and determination.

In the day's other notable matches, Coco Gauff cruised to a 6-1, 6-2 victory against fellow American Caroline Dolehide, while Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner also got their Wimbledon campaigns underway with victories.