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US Open victory for Raducanu

Sep 12, 2021 10:18
By radiokerrysport
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US Open victory for Raducanu

Emma Raducanu made history last night - becoming the first qualifier to win a major title in the Open era with victory in the US Open.

The 18-year-old beat Canadian Leylah Fernandez in straight sets 6-4, 6-3 at Flushing Meadows.

Raducanu, who was playing in just her second ever major, didn't drop a single set in the entire competition.

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