Emma Raducanu vs Mananchaya Sawangkaew: Australian Open 2026 First Round Updates
11:43 AM
Raducanu leads 6-4, 4-1
Emma Raducanu, fresh off her first-round victory at the 2025 Australian Open, takes on Mananchaya Sawangkaew in the 2026 edition. The match starts with Raducanu serving, showcasing her prowess with an ace that Sawangkaew couldn't reach. She then moves to 30-0, but a double fault disrupts her rhythm. Sawangkaew responds, equalizing the score at 30-30. Raducanu regains control with a forehand winner, securing 40-30 and holding serve, bringing her two games closer to the second round.
11:40 AM
Raducanu leads 6-4, 3-1
Sawangkaew's performance is marred by errors, especially on her forehand, while Raducanu appears stronger despite a foot injury from last year. Sawangkaew faces a 0-30 deficit on her serve but fights back to 30-30, holding serve. Raducanu had won seven consecutive games, but this run is halted.
11:35 AM
Raducanu leads 6-4, 3-0
Sawangkaew had a chance to level the game at 30-30 but Raducanu's backhand winner down the line seals the point. Sawangkaew's error-prone play continues, and Raducanu takes another game. Raducanu's dominance is evident as she now leads 6-4, 3-0.
11:32 AM
Raducanu leads 6-4, 2-0
After a prolonged rally, Raducanu's backhand winner down the line secures the point. Raducanu's strategy of testing Sawangkaew's forehand seems effective. Sawangkaew's fourth double fault of the match gives Raducanu a 0-30 advantage. She capitalizes on this opportunity, breaking Sawangkaew's serve and extending her lead to 6-4, 2-0.
11:28 AM
Raducanu leads 6-4, 1-0
Raducanu, who dominated the first set, serves at the start of the second. She avoided double faults in the first set, while Sawangkaew committed three. Raducanu's efficiency is evident as she wins her fifth straight game, with Sawangkaew's forehand errors becoming more frequent.
11:22 AM
Raducanu wins the first set 6-4
Sawangkaew, who seemed poised to take the first set, must now hold serve to stay in the match. The game is close, with both players at 30-30. Sawangkaew's strong serve puts her at 40-30, but she hits the net on the next point, leading to deuce. Raducanu's forehand return hits the net, giving Sawangkaew the advantage, which she fails to capitalize on. Raducanu's set point is secured, and she takes the set 6-4, displaying resilience despite sluggish movement and medium-paced ball-striking.
11:15 AM
Raducanu leads 5-4
Raducanu's backhand winner down the line is arguably the shot of the match, showcasing her growing confidence. Sawangkaew struggles to return, and Raducanu's self-belief leads to a 40-0 lead. Sawangkaew's error-prone play continues, and Raducanu is one game away from taking the first set.
11:13 AM
Raducanu leads 4-4
Raducanu seeks a break, and her superb cross-court forehand puts her at 15-30. Sawangkaew's double fault provides Raducanu with two break points, which she must convert. Sawangkaew's wayward forehand gives Raducanu a crucial break, and the 28th seed seems to be finding her rhythm.
11:09 AM
Raducanu leads 3-4
Raducanu starts her service game shaky, dropping the first point, but quickly regains control at 40-15. Sawangkaew's loose backhand gives her a chance to stay in the game. After a long rally, Sawangkaew wins the point, leading to deuce. Raducanu's nerve holds, and she secures the final point, ending the rally despite being under control.
11:03 AM
Sawangkaew leads 2-4
Sawangkaew has been more confident thus far, showcasing her 28th seed status. She rattles through her service game, sealing it with an ace, and is now just two games away from taking the first set.
