EMMA RADUCANU made history on Saturday night when she became the first female qualifier to win a Grand Slam.
The British sensation stormed to the glory of the US Open in New York and did not drop a single set during the entire tournament.
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The historian Emma Raducanu was the first ever to win a Grand Slam on Saturday evening
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And the Briton has not lost a single set in the entire tournamentPhoto credit: PA
At just 18 years old, Raducanu’s phenomenal achievement will be remembered for generations.
She defeated Leylah Annie Fernandez 6-4, 6-3 in the final at Arthur Ashe Stadium, but that doesn’t tell the full story.
To understand the tremendous severity of Raducanu’s win, SunSport examined the stats and numbers behind the Brit’s impressive win.
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Sets she lost on her way to US Open glory.
1
She won Grand Slams.
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A-levels that she has. A * in mathematics, A in economics.
3
She served aces in the final. And the number of International Tennis Federation titles it has won.
4th
She won breakpoints in the final.
8th
She won service games in the final.
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Games she won – including qualifications – on her way to US Open glory.
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12th
Games Raducanu won in the final.
18th
Your age.
24
Planned new world rankings.
50
Number of games she lost at the US Open – including qualifying.
72
Percentage of first serve in the final.
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81
She won points in the final.
120
Number of games she won at the US Open.
150
World ranking at the beginning of the tournament.
310
The number of weeks Johanna Konta spent as the UK’s # 1 through Saturday night.
338
Raducanu’s world rankings before entering Wimbledon as a wildcard earlier this year and reaching the fourth round.
Congratulations @EmmaRaducanu on your impressive achievements and your historic Grand Slam victory! Incredible – we’re all so proud of you. @LeylahFernandez well done for your amazing accomplishments at this year’s #USOpen, it was a pleasure to watch. C.
– The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) September 11, 2021
16,144
Number of days since a British woman last won a Grand Slam – Virginia Wade, Wimbledon 1977.
19,363
Number of days since a British woman last won the US Open – Wade, 1968.
23,771
Number of people who saw the final at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York up close.
1.8 m
Large British pounds as prize money that Raducanu pocketed for winning the tournament.
9.2 m
Peak TV audience on Channel 4.
12.6 m
Total number of TV viewers who saw Channel 4 coverage.
150m
The projected net worth of Raducanu (£) after the inflow of sponsorship and advertising deals.
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Emma Raducanu thanks the fans for their support in New York after the historic triumph at the US Open
