Emma Raducanu powered into the Italian Open last-16 with a three sets victory over Veronika Kudermetova and now faces a tough clash against Coco Gauff - but was left shocked when told she would be pla

Emma Raducanu will finalise her French Open preparations in Strasbourg next week after the British No 2 was handed a wildcard into the draw. Raducanu made encouraging progress to the last 16 of the Italian Open, winning three clay-court matches in a row for the first time in her career before losing 6-1 6-2 to world No 3 Coco Gauff.

Emma Raducanu will continue working with coach Mark Petchey throughout the grass-court season, including Wimbledon, The Telegraph has reported. Petchey, a former British No. 1, has been juggling his commentary commitments alongside working with Raducanu but will reportedly focus exclusively on coaching her during the grass season.