Emma Raducanu has just reached the US Open final after being the first qualifier in tennis history (male or female) to reach a grand slam final starting from the qualifications.
Emma Raducanu has always credited her parents for her success. During a recent interview, she said that she has her great work ethic from her father and her mother, who come from countries valuing hard work. Emma’s father is from Romania, while her mother Renee is from China.
Unfortunately, Emma confirmed that she would not have the luxury of enjoying the presence of her parents in the stands during the US Open.
“It’s not possible because you need a waiver and it takes a couple of weeks for approval. It’s too late, and they won’t be able to get one,” said Emma.
Emma will face fellow teenager Leylah Fernandez for the US Open title. Leylah will have the presence of her mother and sister in her player’s box. However, her father (and coach) will also not be present as he is currently in Canada.
Raducanu at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2021
At the moment ranked no.150 (career-high), the Brit achieved a compiled 22-6 match record in 2021. Emma is participating at the U.S. Open where she ousted Bibiane Schoofs 6-1 6-2, Mariam Bolkvadze 6-3 7-5, Mayar Sherif 6-1 6-4, Stefanie Voegele 6-2 6-3, Shuai Zhang 6-2 6-4, Sara Sorribes Tormo 6-0 6-1, Shelby Rogers 6-2 6-1
, Belinda Bencic 6-3 6-4 and Maria Sakkari 6-1 6-4.Emma Raducanu will square off with the world no.73 Leylah Annie Fernandez in the final. They have never competed against each other up to now in top tournaments.
Raducanu got to the final in the Chicago.
Fernandez at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2021
At the moment ranked no.73, the Canadian has achieved a 23-15 match record in 2021. The Canadian is playing at the U.S. Open where she ousted Ana Konjuh 7-63 6-2, Kaia Kanepi 7-5 7-5, Naomi Osaka 5-7 7-62 6-4, Angelique Kerber 4-6 7-65 6-2, Elina Svitolina 6-3 3-6 7-65 and Aryna Sabalenka 7-63 4-6 6-4.
Leylah Annie Fernandez will play the world no.150 Emma Raducanu in the final. In the past, they have never played each other so far in top competitions.
Leylah Annie has won 1 title in 2021 in Monterrey.
Emma Raducanu and Leylah Annie Fernandez have never faced off.
Emma Raducanu |
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