Emma Raducanu
Awards & Honours
6
Awards Won
4
Honours
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Rankings
5
Covers
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Records
Emma Raducanu's 2021 US Open triumph stands as one of the most remarkable achievements in tennis history. She is the only qualifier, male or female, to win a Grand Slam singles title. Her run included 10 straight-set victories, a feat unmatched in the Open Era. At 18, she became the youngest British woman to reach the fourth round at Wimbledon. She was appointed MBE at age 19, one of the youngest recipients in history. Her multicultural background and academic success have made her a unique role model, inspiring a new generation of tennis players.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire)
Appointed in the New Year Honours for services to tennis.
Honorary Doctorate
Received an honorary doctorate for her contributions to sport.
Guinness World Record - First qualifier to win a Grand Slam singles title
First qualifier in Open Era to win a Grand Slam singles title.
Guinness World Record - Fewest Grand Slam main-draw appearances before winning a title
Won a Grand Slam in only her second main-draw appearance.
Rankings & Lists
Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe - Sports & Games
Forbes Highest-Paid Female Athletes
TIME 100 Next
BBC 100 Women
Magazine Covers
British Vogue
October 2021
Emma Raducanu: The New Queen of Tennis
Tatler
December 2021
The Raducanu Effect
GQ (British GQ)
November 2021
The Making of a Champion
Sports Illustrated
September 2021
The Qualifier Who Conquered the World
ESPN The Magazine
October 2021
The Teenage Sensation
Records & Feats
First qualifier to win a Grand Slam singles title
Emma Raducanu won the 2021 US Open as a qualifier, the first player in the Open Era to achieve this.
Fewest Grand Slam main-draw appearances before winning a title
She won the US Open in only her second Grand Slam main-draw appearance, the fewest in the Open Era.
Won a Grand Slam without dropping a set as a qualifier
She did not drop a single set across all 10 matches (qualifying and main draw) at the 2021 US Open.