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.

Emma Raducanu is back on court in the first round of the Miami Open, where she takes on Sayaka Ishii.The British No 2 lost in the first round of Indian Wells earlier this month in her first match since a traumatic incident dealing with a stalker at a tournament in Dubai,

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;