Madrid Open: Emma Raducanu beats Suzan Lamens in straight sets to reach second round

Emma Raducanu credited a change of mindset after beating Suzan Lamens in straight sets to advance to the second round of the Madrid Open. The British No 2 won a hard-fought contest 7-6 (7-4) 6-4, recovering from falling a break down in each set as she secured her first victory on an outdoor clay court in close to three years. Raducanu - who took a short break from competitive action in order to focus on training after reaching the quarter-finals of the Miami Open in March - cut a relaxed figure before her match in Madrid, kicking a football around with her "informal" coach Mark Petchey.

Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Raducanu participated in a football rondo with coach Mark Petchey during the Madrid Open. The 22-year-old told Sky Sports after her win, which set up a clash with Marta Kostyuk in round two: "I think I have realised I don't need to be switched on 200 per cent of the day, which is what..



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