Emma Raducanu is a British professional tennis player known for her incredible and historic victory at the 2021 US Open.
Here is a summary of her career and current information:
Key Career Highlights
* 2021 US Open Champion: Her most famous achievement was winning the women's singles title as a qualifier.
* She became the first qualifier (male or female) in the Open Era to win a Grand Slam singles title.
* She won ten matches (three in qualifying and seven in the main draw) without dropping a single set.
* At the age of 18, she became the youngest British player ever to win a Grand Slam title and the first British woman to win a major in singles since Virginia Wade in 1977.
* Career-High Ranking: World No. 10 in July 2022.
* WTA Awards: She was named the 2021 WTA Newcomer of the Year.
Current Status and News
* Current Ranking: As of the latest updates (early October 2025), her WTA singles ranking is approximately No. 30 to No. 32.
* Recent News (2025 Season):
* She reached the semifinals at the Washington Open, regaining the British No. 1 ranking.
* She also reached quarterfinals at events like Stuttgart, Eastbourne, Washington, and Seoul.
* She has secured notable Top 10 wins, including over No. 5 Jessica Pegula at Eastbourne and No. 9 Maria Sakkari at Wimbledon.
* Injuries and Comeback: She spent a significant part of the 2023 season recovering after undergoing minor surgery on both hands and an ankle.
Personal Details
* Born: November 13, 2002, in Toronto, Canada.
* Nationality: British.
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* Residence: Bromley, England.
* Parents: Her father, Ion Răducanu, is Romanian, and her mother, Renee Zhai (Dongmei), is Chinese. Both work in the finance sector.
* Other Recognition: She was awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by King Charles III in 2022 for he
r services to tennis.
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