Emma Raducanu’s campaign at the Australian Open began with a victory as she earned her place in the second round. The British number one dropped just five games as she raced to a straight-sets victory against Mananchaya Sawangkaew.

Emma Raducanu is undefeated in the first round at the Australian Open (5-0), while her tournament debut remains the only time she has gone to the third set

Emma Raducanu's win follows victories for Cameron Norrie and Arthur Fery on a successful day for British players at the Australian Open.

Emma Raducanu’s lead-up to the Australian Open hasn’t exactly been smooth, but she still has plenty of reasons to feel confident heading into Melbourne.

Australian Open latest score updates as British No 1 avoids major upset - Raducanu defeated Mananchaya Sawangkaew, the World No 195, as the British No 1 followed up a debut win for qualifier Arthur Fe