The Australian Open is underway, starting today, Monday, January 17.
Viewers are flocking to watch Emma Raducanu as she takes on American Sloane Stephens in her opening match.
Raducanu received many accolades over 2021, including being awarded Sports Personality of the Year and awarded an MBE at the end of the year.
Speaking ahead of the match, she said: “I watched Sloane win the US Open.
“I hit with her last year actually. Obviously you don’t win a grand slam without being very capable.
“I think it’s going to be a tough match for sure. I’m going to go out there and enjoy the match because, just playing in this grand slam, I had to work so hard to be here.”
When is Emma Raducanu playing in the Australian Open?
Raducanu will be playing her first round on Tuesday, January 18. It is estimated the match will take place at 10am UK time.
She will face American Sloane Stephens.
Where can I watch Emma Raducanu at the Australian Open?
Eurosport will be exclusively showing live coverage of the match.
Eurosport is part of discovery+ which requires a subscription service.
You can find out more and sign up here.
When will Andy Murray be playing?
Murray will be playing his first round on Tuesday, January 18. It is estimated the match will take place at 4am UK time.
This follows his performance at the Sydney Tennis Classis on Saturday, January 15 which saw a disappointing loss in the final to Russia’s Aslan Karatsev.
For his first match, Murray will face Nikoloz Basilashvili, currently the world No. 22.
Emma Raducanu will be playing on January 18. Find out more on the Eurosport website here.
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