Emma Raducanu said she “did not feel anxious” on the court as she returned to action for the first time since dealing with a stalker at the Dubai Open last month. The 22-year-old was beaten in straight sets by Japan’s Moyuka Uchijima in the first round of Indian Wells amid extra security in California.

Welcome to our live coverage of Emma Raducanu against Sayaka Ishii in the first round of the Miami Open. The 2021 US Open winner is looking to kickstart her season. It is fair to say that it has not been the most encouraging so far, though there have been a few bright points.

2021 US Open champion Emma Raducanu has had an eventful day. Raducanu won her first-round match at the Miami Open. Following her first-ever win in Miami, she fired her coach of 14 days, Vladimir Platenik. BREAKING: Emma Raducanu has parted company with her coach Vladimir Platenik after just 14 days 🚨 pic.twitter.com/FlFmZgidyM