Paris, May 26 -- Emma Raducanu overcame illness and a towering Chinese opponent to secure a gritty win in the first round of the French Open, setting up a high-profile clash with defending champion Iga Swiatek. The British No.2, who suffered a back spasm last week, was forced to take a medical timeout during the opening set, receiving blood pressure checks and ice treatment on court. Raducanu appeared to be struggling as she fell 1-5 behind in the second set against world No.43 Wang Xinyu, daughter of a former basketball star. However, the former US Open champion staged a remarkable comeback, winning seven of the next eight games to take a 3-0 lead in the deciding set. The match went the distance, with Raducanu clinching victory 7-5, 4-6, ...