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British pair Emma Raducanu and Harriet Dart lose in straight sets in the first round of the Madrid Open.

Raducanu exited the Stuttgart Open in the quarter-finals but that encouraging form deserted her on Wednesday as she was crushed 6-2 6-2 by her Argentinian opponent, who is ranked 83.

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The Matchroom president says the tournament needs a venue which “seats 2,500 to 3,000 people”.

The win helped launch Arsenal three points clear at the top of the table and, given the party atmosphere at the Emirates at full-time, Spilling couldn't help but show off her moves.

The 65-year-old is set to manage Austria this summer at Euro 2024 and while he admitted that he will remain 'focused completely' on the international side.

The floodgates opened after the interval as Ben White doubled the Gunners' lead, before ex-Chelsea forward Kai Havertz scored twice in eight minutes to put the result beyond doubt.

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Raducanu was broken six times as she fell to a heavy defeat

The Briton was crushed 6-2 6-2.