Emma Raducanu, British tennis star and 2021 US Open champion, has been nominated for the prestigious Billie Jean King Cup Heart Award following her remarkable performances at the Finals in Malaga.
The award celebrates players who have made significant contributions while representing their country, showcasing courage, dedication, and team spirit. Raducanu’s undefeated streak in Malaga, with victories over Germany’s Jule Niemeier, Canada’s Rebecca Marino, and Slovakia’s Viktoria Hruncakova, was pivotal in securing the Lexus GB Billie Jean King Cup team’s semi-final berth.
Fans can vote starting December 10 to determine the winner, with nominees including Italy’s Lucia Bronzetti and Jasmine Paolini, and Slovakia’s Rebecca Šramková. The Heart Award has previously honored stars like Leylah Fernandez, Storm Sanders, and Belinda Bencic.
Raducanu concluded the year unbeaten in Billie Jean King Cup matches, further solidifying her position as a standout in British tennis.
Emma Raducanu in 2024
Now the world no.
57, Emma played her last match on the 19th of November when she defeated world no.222 Viktoria Kuzmova 6-4 6-4 in the Rubber 1 in (draw).At present, during this year the Brit owns a compiled 23-13 win-loss record. Emma Raducanu’s best performance of the present season was reaching the semifinal in Nottingham.
Emma Raducanu will come up against the world no.53 Viktoriya Tomova in the final. Their record is 1-0 for Tomova.
Emma Raducanu |
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