"Extraordinarily Fabulous": Twitter Reactions To Emma Raducanu's Stunning US Open Victory
British teenager Emma Raducanu beat Leylah Fernandez in straight sets in the final to win the US Open women's singles title.
Highlights
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18-year-old Emma Raducanu won the US Open women's singles title
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She became the first qualifier to win a women's singles Grand Slam title
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Twitter was abuzz as praise poured in for the teenager
Emma Raducanu, the teenage phenomenon from Britain, pulled off one of tennis' great triumphs when she beat Leylah Fernandez of Canada in straight sets (6-4, 6-3) to win the US Open women's singles title. In the process, she created history by becoming the first qualifier - man or woman - to win a Grand Slam title. The 18-year-old world number 150 is also the first British woman in 44 years to win a Slam crown. Soon after her victory, congratulatory messages flooded social media, celebrating the teenager's triumph. Among those who wished her were Queen Elizabeth II and the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton.
On the official Twitter handle of the Royal Family, Queen Elizabeth II said that she had "no doubt" that the performances of Raducanu and Fernandez "will inspire the next generation of tennis players".
'I have no doubt your outstanding performance, and that of your opponent Leylah Fernandez, will inspire the next generation of tennis players.'
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 11, 2021
Read The Queen's message to @EmmaRaducanu in full: https://t.co/m5lxaH7kKi pic.twitter.com/aFSaCisDC0
On the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's official Twitter account, Kate posted a tweet congratulating Raducanu on her "stunning performances and historic Grand Slam victory!", and added "we are all so proud of you."
Huge congratulations @EmmaRaducanu on your stunning performances and historic Grand Slam victory! Incredible -we are all so proud of you. @LeylahFernandez well done on your amazing achievements at this year's #USOpen, it's been a pleasure to watch. C
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) September 11, 2021
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, too, offered his congratulations.
What a sensational match! Huge congratulations to @EmmaRaducanu
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) September 11, 2021
You showed extraordinary skill, poise and guts and we are all hugely proud of you.#USOpen
Former tennis player and legend Martina Navratilova also heaped praise on the British teenager.
She tweeted that a star was born, and added "Emma Raducanu makes history - never has a qualifier won a major - men or women - and she is just getting started. And will never have to qualify again."
Martina also applauded Leylah Fernandez, saying that she "will be back".
A star is born- Emma Raducanu makes history - never has a qualifier won a major- men or women- and she is just getting started. And will never have to qualify again:)
— Martina Navratilova (@Martina) September 11, 2021
Leylah Fernandez will be back -both are champions but Emma has the trophy- well done!!!#USOpen
Former England footballer Gary Lineker said Raducanu's achievement was "extraordinarily fabulous", and added, "First time in my life I've ever tweeted whilst on air but my goodness what a performance, what a triumph, what an amazing young woman. Congratulations Emma Raducanu on a truly staggering achievement. US Open winner at 18 without losing a set."
First time in my life I've ever tweeted whilst on air but my goodness what a performance, what a triumph, what an amazing young woman. Congratulations @EmmaRaducanu on a truly staggering achievement. US Open winner at 18 without losing a set. Extraordinarily fabulous.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) September 11, 2021
Manchester United and England footballer Marcus Rashford termed the victory "amazing".
Look at that bounce back @EmmaRaducanu US Open champion, amazing. Congratulations
— Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) September 11, 2021
The official Twitter handle of Wimbledon wrote, "Unbelievable. Unforgettable. Unstoppable", and added, "Emma Raducanu completes her New York fairytale with the US Open title."
Unbelievable. Unforgettable. Unstoppable.@EmmaRaducanu completes her New York fairytale with the #USOpen title pic.twitter.com/0xPr98gTeb
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) September 11, 2021
Here are a few more reactions:
Fantastic tennis! Well done to both women @leylahfernandez @EmmaRaducanu @WTA https://t.co/e5748qW1mr
— Mary Pierce (@_MaryPierce) September 11, 2021
Extraordinary @EmmaRaducanu
— Simona Halep (@Simona_Halep) September 11, 2021
Congratulations on becoming the #USOpen champion, @EmmaRaducanu!
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 11, 2021
The Reds were right behind you #MUFC | @LukeShaw23 pic.twitter.com/UWMPK2ssiS
One of us. @EmmaRaducanu pic.twitter.com/bp99PqJKN3
— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) September 12, 2021
From Wimbledon choker to US Open champion in 3 months.... never seen a more brilliant illustration of mental strength & resilience than @EmmaRaducanu's win. That's what elite sport is all about - facing up to loss/adversity & going again with no whining & steely determination. pic.twitter.com/pQwda7omCR
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 11, 2021
Unbelievable! What a way to finish. @EmmaRaducanu
— Louis Tomlinson (@Louis_Tomlinson) September 11, 2021
Emma has won a 15k, 25k and now a grand slam.... Who even needs the in between what she has achieved is actually insane I hope you all know
— Ellen Perez (@EllenPerez95) September 11, 2021
Before Raducanu's victory, the last time a British woman won a Grand Slam title was in 1977 when Virginia Wade won the Wimbledon.