Emma Raducanu
Emma Raducanu is a British professional tennis player who has achieved significant recognition for winning the 2021 US Open as a qualifier, a feat unprecedented in the Open Era for a female player. This victory catapulted her into the global spotlight and made her the first British woman to win a Grand Slam singles title since Virginia Wade in 1977. Raducanu’s remarkable run at the US Open, combined with her performances in other tournaments, has established her as one of the most promising talents in women’s tennis.
Raducanu’s tennis career is marked by rapid progression through the ranks of the sport, highlighted by her WTA Tour debut and her swift ascent in the WTA rankings following her Grand Slam victory. In addition to her US Open triumph, she has received accolades such as the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award in 2021.
Throughout her burgeoning career, Raducanu has worked with a series of coaches, including Nigel Sears and Andrew Richardson.