18-year-old Emma Raducanu broke into headlines after winning the US Open 2021 title. She defeated Leylah Fernandez in straight sets to conquer the trophy in New York and played some brilliant tennis there.
Raducanu created history after she became the first qualifier to ever win a Grand Slam. Interestingly, she did so without dropping a set throughout the tournament.
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Emma Raducanu all set to become a member of All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club
After her US Open 2021 success, Raducanu is likely to become a member of the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club. If this happens, she will be the youngest member of the club and thus, it is a big milestone for her.
The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club, one of the most exclusive clubs in the world, is understood to be discussing giving membership to Emma Raducanu after her US Open triumph. It's an honour usually reserved for Wimbledon champions | @martynziegler https://t.co/p6LNTtE4Gw
— Times Sport (@TimesSport) October 8, 2021
Generally, the All England Club grants its membership to only those players who have won the Wimbledon Championships. However, the British star can be an exception as she performed brilliantly in New York and brought glory to her nation. She is expected to join the club by the end of this year.
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Raducanu is currently featuring at the Indian Wells Masters 2021
Raducanu will begin her Indian Wells 2021 campaign against Aliaksandra Sasnovich today. She is entering the tournament as a wildcard player and it is her first tournament since the US Open 2021.
Fans have really high expectations from Emma Raducanu. The 18-year-old has huge potential and can stun many big players at this tournament too. Will she be able to continue her dream run and succeed in Indian Wells this year?
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