Emma Raducanu braved a back issue to move through to the third round of the Australian Open for the first time, defeating the big-hitting American Amanda Anisimova in straight sets.

Emma Raducanu knows she will have to perform at her very best to win a mouthwatering clash with Iga Swiatek at the Australian Open.

Emma Raducanu battles more injury problems to reach Australian Open third round - The 22-year-old received treatment for a back issue during her 6-3 7-5 victory over Amanda Anisimova

Iga Swiatek and Emma Raducanu secured their places in round three at the Australian Open to kick off day five in Melbourne. First, Swiatek crushed Rebecca Sramkova 6-0, 6-2 as she took another step on the road to redemption after a doping ban last year.