Emma Raducanu's US Open title - how the world reacted
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A Saturday night the sporting world will never forget - the night Emma Raducanu made history, becoming the first qualifier to win a Grand Slam champion and the youngest British major winner of all-time.
The world watched as a young 18-year-old from Bromley did the unthinkable in lifting the US Open title.
Here's how the nation reacted to Emma's record breaking win:
Emma's royal fans
'I have no doubt your outstanding performance, and that of your opponent Leylah Fernandez, will inspire the next generation of tennis players.'
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 11, 2021
Read The Queen's message to @EmmaRaducanu in full: https://t.co/m5lxaH7kKi pic.twitter.com/aFSaCisDC0
Huge congratulations @EmmaRaducanu on your stunning performances and historic Grand Slam victory! Incredible –we are all so proud of you. @LeylahFernandez well done on your amazing achievements at this year’s #USOpen, it’s been a pleasure to watch. C
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) September 11, 2021
Congratulations to @EmmaRaducanu on your #USOpen win - what a fantastic achievement! 🇬🇧 We are all so proud.
— The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall (@ClarenceHouse) September 11, 2021
Well done to @LeylahFernandez 🇨🇦 today too. An outstanding match between two inspiring young women - we can’t wait to see where you go next. 🎾 pic.twitter.com/54tE6WYbZW
Game recognizes game
Incredible achievement!
— Manchester City (@ManCity) September 12, 2021
👏 @EmmaRaducanu 👏 https://t.co/3m1GEvMXG5
Congratulations on becoming the #USOpen champion, @EmmaRaducanu! 🏆
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 11, 2021
The Reds were right behind you 🙌🎾#MUFC | @LukeShaw23 pic.twitter.com/UWMPK2ssiS
Our US Open champion! 🏆
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) September 11, 2021
Congratulations, @EmmaRaducanu. 👏 That was epic. https://t.co/y7FJRZ6Ig2
Look at that bounce back @EmmaRaducanu US Open champion, amazing. Congratulations 👏🏾👏🏾🇬🇧
— Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) September 11, 2021
Absolutely unbelievable 👏🏻 a inspiration to everyone @EmmaRaducanu 💙🇬🇧🎾
— Jack Grealish (@JackGrealish) September 11, 2021
Amazing achievement @EmmaRaducanu. Done yourself and the whole country proud. Congratulations! 🏆
— Harry Kane (@HKane) September 12, 2021
Absolutely incredible! Congratulations @EmmaRaducanu 👏🏼🎾 you’re an inspiration! #USOPEN pic.twitter.com/sIaABLyfTS
— Ben Chilwell (@BenChilwell) September 11, 2021
It was incredible to watch a life changing moment last night for this young woman! Love how the country got behind her. The power of sport! @EmmaRaducanu 🇬🇧 https://t.co/fyLhD4a19f
— Tommy Fleetwood (@TommyFleetwood1) September 12, 2021
An incredible achievement 🏆
— England (@England) September 11, 2021
Congratulations on becoming #USOpen champion, @EmmaRaducanu! pic.twitter.com/cFhUelub9M
First time in my life I’ve ever tweeted whilst on air but my goodness what a performance, what a triumph, what an amazing young woman. Congratulations @EmmaRaducanu on a truly staggering achievement. US Open winner at 18 without losing a set. Extraordinarily fabulous. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
— Gary Lineker 💙 (@GaryLineker) September 11, 2021
Tennis stars congratulate Emma
Extraordinary @EmmaRaducanu 👏
— Simona Halep (@Simona_Halep) September 11, 2021
WHAT A SUPERSTAR @EmmaRaducanu 💫 absolutely incredible. History made!
— Heather Watson (@HeatherWatson92) September 11, 2021
A star is born- Emma Raducanu makes history - never has a qualifier won a major- men or women- and she is just getting started. And will never have to qualify again:)
— Martina Navratilova (@Martina) September 11, 2021
Leylah Fernandez will be back -both are champions but Emma has the trophy- well done!!!#USOpen
Proud of you 🥰 https://t.co/1HEkORgkeI
— Katie Boulter (@katiecboulter) September 12, 2021
Huge congratulations @EmmaRaducanu 👏👏👏
— Johanna Konta (@JohannaKonta) September 11, 2021
Huge congrats @EmmaRaducanu all the hours at NTC paying off! Grand slam champion 🔥
— Andy Lapthorne (@lapstar11) September 11, 2021
From qualifier to champion without losing a single set across 10 matches😮
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) September 11, 2021
We're lost for words, @EmmaRaducanu...#USOpen https://t.co/yRT2CQXo4d
Just a few famous fans...
Emma Raducanu made up for ya sister you smashed it RNR tennis 🎾 LG x
— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) September 12, 2021
This is mental isn’t it. THE US OPEN. What a moment. The first qualifier to reach a Grand Slam Final let alone win it. THIS HAS NEVER HAPPENED.
— Greg James (@gregjames) September 11, 2021
Do you know what…. I put that tweet out there saying it’s possibly the greatest sporting achievement ever….. I am actually going to stick my nail into the coffin, it is, and if you want to debate with me invite me on your show. 😂 #EmmaRaducanu
— Gabby Logan (@GabbyLogan) September 11, 2021
Unbelievable! What a way to finish. @EmmaRaducanu
— Louis Tomlinson (@Louis_Tomlinson) September 11, 2021
YES @EmmaRaducanu
— antanddec (@antanddec) September 11, 2021
Immense! 🎾
Congratulations Champ! #USOpen2021
What a glorious day for two remarkable young women. Yes, it may be ‘only’ sport, but in that ‘only’ there can be found so much of human joy, despair, glory, disappointment, wonder and hope. A brief flicker of light in a dark world. #EmmaRaducanu #LeylahFernandez #USOpenFinal
— Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) September 11, 2021
Spoiler Alert: Sports Personality of the Year: Emma Raducanu
— Jimmy Carr (@jimmycarr) September 11, 2021
