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Player in the Spotlight: Emma Raducanu wins Maiden US Open Title

Player in the Spotlight: Emma Raducanu wins Maiden US Open Title

A player in the spotlight: Emma Raducanu wins Maiden US Open Title. It’s great to win glory for your country but when it is associated with history you create a masterpiece. Those efforts and hard work are paid when you lift a trophy. Hello readers, let us discuss Emma Raducanu who brings great success to Britain by winning the Maiden US Open Title.

 

emma raducanu victory

Source- nytimes.com

 

Emma Raducanu wins Maiden US Open Title after 53 years. She is the first British woman to win a Grand Slam title after Virginia Wade in 1977. Not only this she is the youngest Grand Slam champion after Maria Sharapova. Emma defeated Canada’s Leylah Fernandez in the women’s singles final US Open, 6-3, 6-4 at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

 

The match continued for 1 hour 51 minutes. With thrills and chills from both ends of the court, the match was a splendid level of play. It was extremely exciting and Raducanu was on fire. After a great success at Flushing Meadows, this tennis star sets her eyes on future tournaments. Her quench for success will definitely take her to altitudes.

 

Journey in the US Open

18-year-old Emma Raducanu shocked everyone as she bagged the title. It was unexpected for her because she entered the Grand Slam with a ranking of 150. Her performance at Wimbledon was not appreciable and she got retired in the 4th round. But in the end, Raducanu won the US Open Women’s Singles title without dropping a set. The victory over Leylah Fernandez was not easy. Leylah defeated defending champion Naomi Osaka,  Angie Kerber and Elina Svitvolina, ranked World No. 5 and 2 respectively.

 

emma raducanu US Open

Source- skysports.com

 

“ I am hungry to get better and come back out and play some more tournaments”, these were the words of this rising tennis star who created history. The Sports School Salutes her for her great passion and dedication. Her performance has bagged a wild card to the WTA Tour’s prestigious Indian Wells Tournament next month in California.

 

Her remarkable victory in New York has brought honour and fame. She got appreciation from Queen Elizabeth II and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson. She also appeared on the red carpet of Met Gala Fashion Week.

 

emma raducanu met gala

Source- independent.co.uk

 

After the Maiden US Open ranking of both the tennis players, Leylah Fernandez and Emma Raducanu has improved to 28 and 22nd respectively. On the court, it never appeared like two first-timers were battling against each other. Professional games, great attitude and smiles were shining on these players’ faces.

 

Conclusion

A player in the spotlight: Emma Raducanu wins Maiden US Open Title. However, the runner up Leylah Fernandez is no less than the winner. Both the players stood toe-to-toe and earned respect through their performance. Emma through this championship proves that your previous records of failure or achievement do not matter if you are consistent in your practice. She has also been ranked as British No 1 because of her striking performance in the US Open.

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