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.

Raducanu, who was ousted in the first round at Indian Wells, regained her footing against Ishii as she won 77 per cent of her first-serve points, fired down six aces and converted five of her six break point chances in the 65-minute match.

Emma Raducanu beat Japans Sayaka Ishii 6-2 6-1 in a dominant performance; she will face eighth seed Emma Navarro in round two; Katie Boulter eliminated in round one; Nick Kyrgios claims first tour win since 2022;