EMMA STARTS WITH A CORKER

DURING the break at the end of the first set, someone in a prime seat on Court One decided to crack open a bottle of bubbly.

- ANDY DUNN

Fair enough, in that heat, it was thirsty work just watching.

And much to the amusement of Emma Raducanu, the cork popped violently, sailing over the British No.1's head.

Referring to the incident, she later told the crowd: "I'm glad you guys are having a good time."

And in truth, the flying cork offered one of the few moments of danger for Raducanu, who was clearly relieved to get past exciting teen, Mimi Xu, in straight sets.