Emma Raducanu had a heated exchange with the umpire during her Australian Open first-round victory over Mananchaya Sawangkaew on Sunday. The British No. 1, leading 2-0 in the second set, argued that a light had turned on as she prepared to serve, believing she should be allowed to retake her first serve.
The umpire rejected Raducanu's claim, stating she had not started her service motion. Despite the disagreement, Raducanu won the point with a second serve and went on to secure a 6-4, 6-1 win at Melbourne's Margaret Court Arena, maintaining her perfect first-round record at the tournament.
After the match, Raducanu expressed satisfaction with her performance, acknowledging her opponent's strong play. She also revealed she had booked a late practice session the night before, from 9pm to 11pm, to prepare.
Raducanu will face Anastasia Potapova in the second round, with a potential third-round clash against Aryna Sabalenka looming.
