The 19-year-old from Bromley, who made history with her astonishing victory at the US Open last year, was playing France's Caroline Garcia this afternoon.
But Harry Bushnell, who guided Raducanu from the age of six to 10 at the Parklangley Club in Beckenham, said she had always been a "special" talent.
He said: "I feel immense pride. Among all athletes, the chances of making it are minute. It's very satisfying knowing you played a part. I speak for all of her coaches.
"Emma's always had that ability to dig deep. There were times when she was younger where she would find a way to come back from anything and win."
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