“It came with a lot of challenges but what it gave me outweighs everything else” – Emma Raducanu on her US Open success at 18

“It came with a lot of challenges but what it gave me outweighs everything else” – Emma Raducanu on her US Open success at 18
Emma Raducanu’s 2021 US Open victory at the age of 18 remains a defining moment of her career, despite the myriad challenges she faced. As she reflected on her triumph, Raducanu emphasized that the difficulties she encountered were ultimately outweighed by the rewards of the experience.

Her journey to the title was marked by a series of impressive performances, including a runner-up finish in the Chicago Challenger and a flawless run through the US Open, culminating in a straight-sets victory over Leylah Fernandez in the final. This achievement not only made her the first qualifier to win a Grand Slam in the Open Era but also propelled her from 150th to 23rd in the rankings.

However, since then, Raducanu has struggled with injuries and surgeries, which have impacted her ranking. Despite these setbacks, she remains focused on her long-term goal of winning Wimbledon, while prioritizing her health and skill development in the short term.