The Australian Open in Melbourne saw Emma Navarro, last week's Hobart champion, secure a victory against Wang Yafan. Wang Yafan also made a stunning comeback, defeating No. 22 seed Cirstea. Emma Raducanu, after a year, returned to Grand Slam action with a convincing win against Shelby Rogers. Raducanu's performance has garnered praise, with her delightful drop shot being highlighted. The tournament has witnessed impressive performances from these players, marking a successful start to the Australian Open.
Emma Raducanu impresses in victory on grand slam return at Australian Open https://t.co/pAlIRncUlJ
Delightful dropshot š¬ @EmmaRaducanu makes winning return for 1st Grand Slam match since a year! (š„ @AustralianOpen) https://t.co/pvj8wVne7Z
Drop shot from downtown š² @EmmaRaducanu that is delightful š #AusOpen ā¢ #AO2024 ā¢ @wwos ā¢ @espn ā¢ @eurosport ā¢ @wowowtennis https://t.co/gOazTjXXNV
Emma has arrived to the party š A year later, @EmmaRaducanu returns to Grand Slam action with a 6-3, 6-2 win against Rogers! #AusOpen https://t.co/gKRH0EE91X
Happy returns to Melbourne Park š @EmmaRaducanu cruises into the second round after defeating Rogers 6-3 6-2 š #AusOpen ā¢ #AO2024 https://t.co/euezxBl6Ea
Emma Raducanu d. Shelby Rogers 6-3, 6-2 for her first Grand Slam victory since beating Tamara Korpatsch here last year. Next up, Wang Yafan, who I believe came from from 0-6, 0-3 down to beat Sorana Cirstea today. šø @GettyImages https://t.co/2MLH9qFiDW
Having served out the first set, @EmmaRaducanu breaks Shelby Rogers at the first time of asking! She leads the American 6-3 2-0. #AusOpen ā¢ #AO2024 https://t.co/eVvzX8AypR
Half way home. @EmmaRaducanu clinches the first set against Shelby Rogers 6-3. #AusOpen ā¢ @wwos ā¢ @espn ā¢ @eurosport ā¢ @wowowtennis https://t.co/NXKz6jDGth
Sun still blazing past 8pm as Emma Raducanu moves to 5-2 vs slightly rusty Shelby Rogers. Convincing so far. Elsewhere Dan Evans a set up on Lorenzo Sonego in Aus Open first round. https://t.co/BxmeZ9QYIz
Down 0-6 0-3? No problem for Wang Yafan! She scores a stunning 0-6 7-5 6-2 comeback over No. 22 seed Cirstea. #AusOpen ā¢ #AO2024 https://t.co/vTRfWLWYXf
First match in Melbourne. First win in Melbourne š Last week's Hobart champion Emma Navarro outlasts Wang 6-1 6-7(5) 7-5 and moves to 9-1 in 2024! #AusOpen ā¢ #AO2024 https://t.co/S7Ofk0QZVF
šø Here is a look at some of the top photos from the opening round of the Australian Open in Melbourne via @reuterspictures https://t.co/pEHUT6WnXv
Sit back, relax, and enjoy some of the best shots from Day 1 š„ #AusOpen ā¢ @wwos ā¢ @espn ā¢ @eurosport ā¢ @wowowtennis https://t.co/D54nIvpBps