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Raducanu gives coach 11 out of 10 after win over Mimi Xu at Wimbledon

London, July 1 (UNI) British number one Emma Raducanu said she would give her coach Mark Petchey an "11 out of 10" after she secured a comfortable victory over compatriot Mimi Xu to progress to the second round at Wimbledon.
Raducanu swiftly wrapped up the 6-3 6-3 win against 17-year-old Xu on Monday, who was making her maiden Grand Slam appearance.
The Welsh teenager showed glimpses of the potential that earned her a wildcard in this year's main draw at SW19.
But Raducanu quickly settled into her rhythm on Court One and showcased some of the free-hitting style she has enjoyed at the grass-court warm-up events.
The 22-year-old has previously struggled to settle on a coach but brought Petchey - a well-known figure in British tennis circles who has previously worked with Andy Murray - into her team on a casual basis at the Miami Open in March, according to a BBC news.
The result of that partnership, as well as the return of childhood coach Nick Cavaday - who stepped aside for health reasons in January - has appeared pivotal for Raducanu as she looked at ease and comfortable in sweltering conditions at the All England Club.
"I'd give him 11 out of 10," she said of Petchey.
"He's been everything the last few months for me. I've really enjoyed being around him. He's
helped me so much on all fronts, tennis, off-court."
Victory comes after a successful opening day for the British players with victories for Sonay Kartal, Arthur Fery, Cameron Norrie, Billy Harris and qualifier Oliver Tarvet.
Sterner tests await Raducanu with a meeting against former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova in round two but she smiled and celebrated with the adoring home crowd after
wrapping up the win.
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