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Emma Raducanu flooded with congratulations after making tennis history to reach US Open final

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Emma Raducanu has made history by reaching the US Open final after a sensational performance against 17th seed Maria Sakkari – winning 6-1 6-4.

Her impressive display – at just 18-years-old – makes her the first qualifier, male or female, to reach the final of any grand slam tournament.

She is also the first British woman to earn a place in a major final since Virginia Wade won Wimbledon in 1977. Just one match lies between her making history once more to become the first British female winner at Flushing Meadows since Wade in 1968.

It’s definitely going to be a thrilling watch as Raducanu – ranked number 150 in the world – faces 19-year-old Leylah Fernandez, ranked No.

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