History of Emma Raducanu in Timeline

Emma Raducanu is a British professional tennis player who achieved a career-high ranking of world No. 10. She rose to prominence after winning the 2021 US Open, becoming the first British woman to win a major singles title since 1977. Raducanu is currently the British No. 1 in women's singles, marking her as a leading figure in British tennis. Her unexpected US Open victory was a significant achievement, solidifying her position as a notable athlete in the sport.

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1968: Virginia Wade's US Open Final

In 1968, Virginia Wade reached the US Open final, marking the last time a British woman achieved this feat before Emma Raducanu in 2021.

1977: Virginia Wade's Wimbledon Championship

In 1977, Virginia Wade won the Wimbledon Championships, marking the last time a British woman won a major singles title before Emma Raducanu's US Open victory in 2021.

1999: All-Teenage US Open Final

In 1999, the US Open featured the first all-teenage women's singles final since Emma Raducanu's victory in 2021.

November 2002: Emma Raducanu's Birth

In November 2002, Emma Raducanu was born in Toronto, Canada, and raised in Bromley, England. Her parents, Ion Răducanu and Renee Zhai, both work in the finance sector.

2002: Elena Baltacha's Wimbledon Third Round

In 2002, Elena Baltacha was the youngest British woman to reach the Wimbledon third round, a feat Emma Raducanu later matched.

2014: Serena Williams US Open Title

In 2014, Serena Williams won the US Open without dropping a set, a feat Emma Raducanu replicated in 2021.

2017: Junior Titles

In 2017, Emma Raducanu continued her junior success, securing two titles in February at the Yonex ITF Hamburg and ITF Oslo Open Grade-4 events.

2017: Sloane Stephens US Open win

In 2017, Sloane Stephens won the US Open. In January 2022, Raducanu beat Sloane Stephens in the first round of the Australian Open.

January 2018: Chandigarh Lawn Tennis Tournament Win

In January 2018, Emma Raducanu won the Chandigarh Lawn Tennis girls' ITF tournament, defeating Diana Khodan in the final held at the Lawn Tennis Association Stadium in straight sets.

2018: ITF Women's Circuit Debut and Titles

In 2018, Emma Raducanu debuted on the ITF Women's Circuit, securing her first title in May at the 15k event in Tiberias and later winning a second 15k title in October at Antalya.

2018: Turned Professional

In 2018, Emma Raducanu turned professional, alternating between junior and professional tournaments.

2019: Competition in Maharashtra and Pune

In 2019, Emma Raducanu competed in Maharashtra, India, where she retired in the second round of the 25k Solapur Open. She later won a 25k event in Pune in December, defeating Naiktha Bains in the final at Deccan Gymkhana Ground.

2019: Alternating between junior and professional tournaments

In 2019, Emma Raducanu continued to alternate between junior and professional tournaments.

December 2020: LTA British Tour Masters Title

In December 2020, Emma Raducanu won the Lawn Tennis Association LTA British Tour Masters title.

2020: Fed Cup Selection

In 2020, Emma Raducanu was selected to play for the British Fed Cup team (eventually Billie Jean King Cup) in the qualifying round after Johanna Konta withdrew, with Raducanu described as "the British player with the most potential of her generation".

April 2021: Training with Nigel Sears

In April 2021, Emma Raducanu began training with coach Nigel Sears.

September 2021: Raducanu first entered top 100

Emma Raducanu fell out of the top 100 for the first time since September 2021 at the conclusion of the tournament.

September 2021: Tiffany & Co. Ambassador

In September 2021, Emma Raducanu became an ambassador for jewellery brand Tiffany & Co.

October 2021: Dior Ambassador

In October 2021, Emma Raducanu became an ambassador for Dior.

October 2021: Indian Wells Open and Coaching Changes

In October 2021, Emma Raducanu chose not to extend her coaching arrangement with Richardson after her US Open victory, accepted a wildcard place in the main draw of the Indian Wells Open, where she was aided by Jeremy Bates, and later withdrew from the Kremlin Cup citing schedule changes.

November 2021: Champions Tennis Event and COVID-19

In November 2021, Emma Raducanu participated in an exhibition match at the Champions Tennis event, winning in two sets. She was later scheduled to play Bencic in another exhibition but withdrew after testing positive for COVID-19.

November 2021: Sports Direct Advertisement

In November 2021, Emma Raducanu starred alongside other British sportspeople and celebrities in a Christmas advertisement for sporting goods retailer Sports Direct.

November 2021: Sportswoman of the Year

In November 2021, Emma Raducanu was named Sportswoman of the Year by the Sunday Times.

December 2021: British Airways and Evian Ambassador

In December 2021, Emma Raducanu signed with British Airways and French bottled water brand Evian.

December 2021: Awards and Recognition

In December 2021, Emma Raducanu won Sportswoman of the Year and the Peter Wilson Trophy. She was also voted the 2021 WTA Newcomer of the Year by the WTA and named BBC Sports Personality of the Year.

2021: Academic studies

In 2021, Emma Raducanu devoted time to her academic studies, preparing for her A-Level examinations.

2021: WTA Tour and Coaching Changes

In 2021, Emma Raducanu participated in the Transylvania Open, earning her first WTA Tour victory, and later entered the Linz Open as the top seed. Shortly after the tournament, she hired Torben Beltz as her permanent coach.

2021: US Open Victory

In 2021, Emma Raducanu won the US Open, becoming the first British woman to win a major singles title since 1977 and reaching a career-high singles ranking of world No. 10 by the WTA.

2021: Wimbledon and US Open achievements

In 2021, Emma Raducanu, as a wildcard entry at Wimbledon ranked outside the world's top 300, reached the fourth round at her first major tournament. Later that year at the US Open, she became the first qualifier in the Open era to win a singles major title, beating Leylah Fernandez in the final without dropping a set during the tournament.

2021: Camila Giorgi Winner of the Canadian Open

In August 2022, Emma Raducanu debuted at the Canadian Open, where she was defeated by Camila Giorgi, the 2021 tournament winner, in the first round.

January 2022: Australian Open Debut

In January 2022, Emma Raducanu made her Australian Open debut as the 17th seed, defeating Sloane Stephens in the first round but losing to Danka Kovinić in the second round due to a blister on her racquet hand. On January 10, 2022, she reached her career-high singles ranking of No. 18.

January 2022: Stalker Identified

On 28 January 2022, Amrit Magar was found guilty of stalking Emma Raducanu at her home, causing her to feel unsafe.

February 2022: Career-High Ranking and Injury at Abierto Zapopan

In February 2022, Emma Raducanu climbed to a new career-high singles ranking of 12. At the Abierto Zapopan, she retired in her first-round match due to an injury.

February 2022: Stalker Sentenced

On 23 February 2022, Amrit Magar, who stalked Emma Raducanu, was sentenced to community service and given a five-year restraining order.

March 2022: Vodafone and Porsche Ambassador

In March 2022, Emma Raducanu became an ambassador for British telecommunications firm Vodafone and German automobile manufacturer Porsche.

March 2022: Sports Star of the Year

In March 2022, Emma Raducanu was named Sports Star of the Year at the Stylist's Remarkable Women Awards 2022.

April 2022: Laureus World Sports Award

In April 2022, Emma Raducanu won the Laureus World Sports Award for Breakthrough of the Year.

June 2022: HSBC Deal

In June 2022, Emma Raducanu signed a four-year deal with British multinational bank HSBC.

June 2022: Estimated Net Worth

In June 2022, Emma Raducanu's net worth was estimated to be £12 million. She is represented by IMG executive Max Eisenbud.

July 2022: Top 10 Ranking

On July 11, 2022, Emma Raducanu reached the top 10 in the rankings.

September 2022: Return to World's Top 50

As a result of her Miami run, Emma Raducanu returned to the world's top-50 for the first time since September 2022, rising 12 places to No. 48 on 31 March.

2022: US Open Loss and Ranking Drop

In 2022, Emma Raducanu entered the US Open as the defending champion but lost in her first-round match, causing her ranking to fall outside of the top 80. This was followed by a second-round loss at the Slovenia Open.

2022: Washington Open and Coaching Trial

In August 2022, Emma Raducanu entered the Washington Open, advancing to her second quarterfinal of the season. She also started working with coach Dmitry Tursunov on a trial basis and made her professional doubles debut. During the summer hardcourt season, she won against Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka.

2022: MBE Appointment

In the 2022 New Year Honours, Emma Raducanu was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for her contribution to tennis.

June 2023: AirWayz Online Tennis Coaching

In June 2023, Emma Raducanu joined American digital media platform AirWayz, offering online tennis coaching for $2000 per session, with proceeds directed towards the LTA's Youth Coaching Programme.

November 2023: Withdrawal from Macau Exhibition Match

In November 2023, Emma Raducanu withdrew from a December exhibition match in Macau due to her ongoing recovery from hand and foot surgeries, causing her world ranking to fall to No. 289.

December 2023: Return to Tour Announced

In December 2023, it was announced that Emma Raducanu would return to the tour in January 2024.

June 2024: Grass-Court Season Begins

In June 2024, Emma Raducanu began her grass-court season at the Nottingham Open, reaching the semifinals where she lost to Katie Boulter. She also competed at the Eastbourne International and Wimbledon.

February 2025: Man Removed from Match

On 19 February 2025, a man who had previously approached Emma Raducanu was spotted in the crowd during one of her matches in Dubai. He was removed from the stadium and banned from WTA events. On 20 February 2025, he signed a restraining order.

April 2025: Vodafone Partnership Ends

In April 2025, Vodafone ended their partnership with Emma Raducanu. She appeared to have begun a new sponsorship with deodorant brand Wild, a Unilever brand.

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2025: Australian Open and Injury

In 2025, Emma Raducanu was scheduled to start her season at the Auckland Open but withdrew due to a back injury. She competed at the Australian Open, reaching the third round before losing to Iga Świątek.

2025: BJK Cup Finals and New Trainer

In November 2025, Emma Raducanu returned to competitive action at the BJK Cup finals in Spain, contributing to Great Britain's success. In December 2025, she confirmed her collaboration with fitness trainer Yutaka Nakamura for the upcoming 2026 season.

April 2026: Madrid Open Aim

Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from Linz Open as she is still recovering from post viral symptoms. Raducanu is aiming to return at the Madrid Open at 21st April 2026.

2026: 2026 Season Events

In 2026, Emma Raducanu was scheduled to play against Naomi Osaka in the United Cup but was replaced. She lost to Maria Sakkari. Raducanu entered the Hobart International, losing in the quarterfinals. She also competed in the Australian Open, losing in the second round, and subsequently parted ways with coach Francis Roig.

2026: Transylvania Open Final

In February 2026, Emma Raducanu played as a top-seed at the Transylvania Open, reaching her first final at a WTA Tour event since her 2021 US Open triumph, but lost to Sorana Cîrstea in the final match.