Emma Raducanu mentioned her emotional response to her first-round comeback victory at Eastbourne was as a result of she obtained “some actually unhealthy information” earlier than the match.

British primary Raducanu wrested management of a topsy-turvy second set towards Ann Li earlier than ending strongly to win 6-7 (5-7) 6-3 6-1.

The 22-year-old, who had trailed the American by a set and a break, held again tears after securing victory.

Coach Mark Petchey and Raducanu’s Billie Jean King Cup team-mate Fran Jones have been courtside for the match.

“I might want to not go in to it, if that is OK, however I simply obtained some actually unhealthy information so I am attempting to beat that within the background,” Raducanu advised BBC Sport.

“Mentally, within the first set, I wasn’t actually current. Fran Jones was there for me as a result of she’s a very good pal of mine, so she is aware of what is going on on behind the scenes.

“Having her help me was so significant.”

Having nonetheless managed to maintain her Wimbledon preparations on monitor, Raducanu will meet Australian teenager Maya Joint for a spot within the quarter-finals on Wednesday.

Talking in her on-court interview, Raducanu mentioned: “I wish to thank the gang for getting me by way of some actually sticky moments.

“It actually meant rather a lot to me and I am actually pleased with how I fought again after shedding the primary set.

“It was robust, it was up and down. However from the center of the second set I feel I discovered one other gear and one other stage.”