Emma Raducanu has donated her outfit from her victorious US Open campaign to the Tennis Hall of Fame; the teenager's extraordinary success in New York has catapulted her straight to the top of the women's game
Tuesday 28 September 2021 09:14, UK
Emma Raducanu's outfit from her victorious US Open campaign will be displayed at the Tennis Hall of Fame after becoming the first qualifier to win a Grand Slam.
Raducanu has enjoyed a whirlwind few weeks since she became the first British woman to win a Grand Slam since Virginia Wade 44 years ago.
She has become the hottest property in women's sport since her remarkable run in New York which culminated in her dazzling win over fellow teenager Leylah Fernandez of Canada.
Following her victory, the teenager attended the glitzy Met Gala, while she was announced this week as an ambassador for high-end jewellery brand Tiffany.
Raducanu, who is seeking a new coach after announcing she would no longer be working with former Davis Cup player Andrew Richardson, is now back in training and is mulling over where to return to the tour, with the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells - one of the biggest events on the WTA Tour - due to begin on October 6.
"A legendary run: preserved," tweeted the Tennis Hall of Fame on Monday.
"Thank you, @EmmaRaducanu, for donating your memorable #USOpen outfit to the ITHF collection!"
Raducanu has climbed 128 places to 22nd spot in the world rankings after her victory at Flushing Meadows.
Her success means she has a chance of qualifying for the end-of-season WTA Finals in Guadalajara, which features the top eight players of the year.
Defending champion Ashleigh Barty, world No 2 Aryna Sabalenka and French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova have all qualified for the event.
Wimbledon finalist Karolina Pliskova is currently fourth followed by Maria Sakkari, Iga Swiatek, Naomi Osaka and Garbine Muguruza.
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