Emma Raducanu vs Shelby Rodgers – Australian Open: Live rating, updates

6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 6-0

We have a five-setter on our fingers… ooooooh.

This seemed simpler on paper than it has turned out to be for the Brit however he is refusing to go away.

He’s simply served up a bagel with a 6-0 fourth set. That jogs my memory… breakfast.

Stepping away from the stay motion for the briefest of seconds, that is fairly a tough look ahead to all of us Andy Murray followers.

Speaking to Laura Robson after dropping his first spherical match to Tomas Etcheverry – and it was a complete defeat too – Murray appears virtually defeated, and I hate to say that.

His voice cracking, here’s what he needed to say…

6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 3-0*

For these insomniacs like me which were with us proper the best way by means of this stay weblog, we have been monitoring the progress of younger Jack Draper.

He dropped the second and third units in disappointing style however this one is much from over.

The Brit has raced right into a 3-0 lead within the fourth set and Marcos Giron appears lower than comfy now as he modifies his sweat bands.

Draper has by no means performed a full 5 set match however that’s what he needs – and desires – proper now if he’s to progress.

There actually is one thing to admire that whereas his rivals stress and agonise over their upcoming matches, Andrey Rublev is out holding a large snake and petting a koala.

Rublev has received this Australian Open work-life stability right down to a tee.

This is completely truthful… given Raducanu was initially slated to be on at 5.15am UK time, and now it appears like it will likely be nearer to 7.30am, it has been an extended outdated morning for just a few of us already.

Least we have got Jack Draper trudging away. Fear not… (I say by means of bleary drained eyes)

Our man Mike Dickson is courtside for this Draper match – right here is his newest dispatch:

Jack Draper has by no means performed a full 5 set match earlier than however might want to win one now if he’s going to outlive. Been shocked at how effectively Giron has performed, a number of punch from the again of the courtroom.

That’s a physique blow for the Brit after trying good degree at 3-3.

But you cough up your individual serve and you will get punished.

American Marcos Giron now a set away from the second spherical.

I bear in mind stay running a blog Emma Raducanu’s US Open semi-final towards Maria Sakkari the place she made a great participant look distinctly common. I used to be in awe (whereas everybody else in the home was asleep).

Course we all know she adopted that up by beating Leylah Fernandez, however I bear in mind pondering then that the strain on Raducanu to match the very best of highs was going to really feel like such a burden. And so it proved.

READ HER THOUGHTS BELOW.

With the warmth woe behind him, the 22-year-old – who’s an absolute star within the making make no mistake about that – has now simply dropped serve in the important thing third set to go down 4-3.

A double fault as effectively, what an irritating solution to cough up a break.

Work to do now as Marcos Giron takes management…

Emma Raducanu is out on courtroom proper now with coach Nick Cavaday, who has completed sensible work in his position as an LTA Master Performance Coach.

It may be the early alarm however I’m extra intrigued by Raducanu’s selection of t-shirt.

What is that cartoon? Or is it modern artwork? Hmm… anyway, Raducanu appears relaxed as she warms herself up for her first spherical match.

For those who had been quick asleep – which for those who’re within the UK I’ll safely assume should have been most of you – right here is how Cameron Norrie sealed his spot within the second spherical.

He’s a humorous one to foretell is Norrie. Could be nice, may very well be out within the early rounds.

Consistency is the large downside.

Draper is again on his toes, again out on courtroom and simply rips a forehand cross-court to begin the third set.

Panic over women and gents…

Mike is correct… Draper’s collapse in Miami again in March 2021 would not really feel so way back.

He’s sat down on his bench proper now however the TV cameras have reduce away for him to get some privateness.

For now we wait.

Ok this is not good.

Draper is being tended to by a medic.

Our man Mike Dickson has despatched this replace by means of from courtside:

Draper has simply had his blood strain taken and gone off courtroom, it’s about 30 right here at this time and he has had issues within the warmth earlier than.

Our man on the bottom in Melbourne, Mike Dickson, sat down with Raducanu this week to seek out out precisely what she’s been pondering en path to this primary spherical match.

Safe to say that the eloquent Raducanu had a lot to say.

READ MORE HERE.

Well, British No 1 Cameron Norrie is already THROUGH safely to spherical two after his 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 win over Peruvian Juan Pablo Varillas.

But there are nonetheless loads of Brits nonetheless to play on Day 3 of the Championships.

Here is the schedule – roughly because it stands – to mark your card:

Jack Draper: He is at present in motion and is about to lose the second set to degree up at 1-1. Draper is up towards American participant Marcos Giron on Court 8.

Katie Boulter: There is loads of optimism within the Boulter camp and so there’s pleasure for her to get going, beginning up towards China’s Yue Yuan at about 5:25am.

Dan Evans: Slated to get going at 6:15am (BST) towards Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego. That’s removed from an easy event opener for Evans.

Emma Raducanu: Last on the British card is Raducanu, who’s making her return to Grand Slam motion. The Kent teen is due out on Court 2 at round 6:45am.

Right, let’s wrap up a few of the outcomes which have already come by means of in Melbourne.

Former Australian Open winner Sofia Kenin is OUT after dropping to world No 1 Iga Swiatek (no actual shock there in her 7-6, 6-2 win).

Danielle Collins has simply produced an exhilarating fightback towards Angelique Kerber to e book her place within the second spherical towards Swiatek.

After profitable the primary set 6-2, Kerber levelled issues up with a 6-3 set of her personal to ship us to a decider. Collins then dominated to win that 6-1.

I used to be simply frightened. I began hitting in August and after that, I’d say, the primary eight, 9 days, I used to be feeling ache after which it simply did not go away…

Safe to say that Emma Raducanu had her doubts after struggling damage after Wimbledon throughout the summer season swing.

It’s been a very robust 12 months for Emma Raducanu, what with kind going awry after which accidents taking maintain.

But there’s a smile again on the Brit’s face within the build-up to her event opener in Melbourne; a glimmer within the eye as soon as extra.

Here, Mats Wilander and Laura Robson give their knowledgeable viewpoints on Raducanu and what comes subsequent for her…

The early chook catches the worm relating to the Australian Open and so for these of us waking up on UK time to see Emma Raducanu’s tournament-opening match… effectively performed.

We’re nonetheless just a few hours from the previous US Open champion’s match towards Shelby Rogers, however there’s a lot to get caught into between from time to time.

This feels massive for Raducanu. She wants a efficiency to not solely instill perception again into her recreation however to offer her the chance to seek out the rhythm that has made her look so good at occasions.