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Emma Raducanu makes winning return in tense triumph over Peyton Stearns at Korea Open

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Emma Raducanu defeated Peyton Stearns 7-6 7-7 in the first round of the WTA 500 event in Seoul .

The Romanian beat Stearn in straight sets to reach the last 16 of the event.

The 22-year-old will now face China ’s Yue Yuan in the second round on Thursday .

Raducanu beats Stearns 7-6, 6 -6 in first set.

Briton takes first set with a brilliant backhand return down the line.

American wins the match tiebreak after a brilliant forehand return by Stearn.

Raducuanu holds her own and the American blinks first set so far so far.

Raducanu goes ahead 6-5 when Stearns goes long with her forehand.

Briton believes she has a crosscourt winner down the line, but it is called out and Hawkeye confirms it.

American has a chance at 30-30 , on top in the point, but she puts it into the net.