History of Emma Raducanu in Timeline
Emma Raducanu is a British professional tennis player who achieved a career-high WTA ranking of No. 10 on July 11, 2022. As a former British No. 1, she made history by becoming the first British woman to win a Grand Slam singles title since Virginia Wade's victory at Wimbledon in 1977.
1968: Virginia Wade Reaches US Open Final
Virginia Wade became the first British woman to reach the US Open final in 1968.
1977: Virginia Wade wins Wimbledon
Virginia Wade, another British tennis player, won a Grand Slam singles title at the Wimbledon Championships in 1977.
1999: All-Teenage Women's Singles Final at US Open
The 1999 US Open hosted the first all-teenage women's singles final.
2000: AirWayz Coaching Sessions
Raducanu offers online tennis coaching sessions for $2000 per session through AirWayz.
November 2002: Emma Raducanu is born
Emma Raducanu was born in November 2002.
2002: Elena Baltacha Reaches Wimbledon Third Round
Elena Baltacha, a British tennis player, reached the third round of the Wimbledon Championships in 2002.
2014: Serena Williams Wins US Open Without Dropping a Set
Serena Williams won the US Open in 2014 without dropping a set.
2017: Junior Success for Raducanu
Raducanu had a successful junior tennis year in 2017, winning two titles in February at events in Hamburg and Oslo.
January 2018: Raducanu Wins ITF Chandigarh
In January 2018, Raducanu won the ITF Chandigarh Lawn Tennis girls' tournament.
2018: Raducanu's First ITF Titles
Emma Raducanu secured her first two International Tennis Federation (ITF) titles in 2018, one in May at Tiberias and another in October at Antalya.
2018: Raducanu Turns Professional
Raducanu began her professional tennis career in 2018.
2019: Coaching Changes and Clay Court Season
After working together for five months, Raducanu and coach Torben Beltz parted ways. She then adopted a new training model supported by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), incorporating LTA coach Louis Cayer as a consultant. Her clay court season saw limited success, including early exits at the Madrid Open, Italian Open, and French Open. She retired from her first-round match against Bianca Andreescu in the Italian Open due to a back injury.
2019: Raducanu Competes in Junior and Professional Events
During 2019, Raducanu participated in both junior and professional tennis tournaments.
2019: Raducanu Competes in India, Wins Pune Event
Raducanu participated in tennis tournaments in India throughout 2019, winning a $25k event in Pune during December.
December 2020: Raducanu Wins LTA British Tour Masters Title
In December 2020, Emma Raducanu won the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) British Tour Masters title.
2020: Raducanu as Hitting Partner and Potential Star
In 2020, Raducanu served as a hitting partner for the British Fed Cup team and was recognized for her potential, being called "the British player with the most potential of her generation."
April 2021: Raducanu Starts Training with Nigel Sears
At the end of April 2021, Raducanu began training with coach Nigel Sears.
June 2021: Raducanu Makes WTA Tour Debut
In June 2021, Emma Raducanu made her debut on the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Tour.
September 2021: Brand Ambassadorships
Emma Raducanu became a brand ambassador for Tiffany & Co. in September 2021.
September 2021: Surgeries and Coaching Change
Raducanu's clay-court season began with a loss at the Stuttgart Open and a withdrawal from the Madrid Open due to a wrist injury. This led to her falling out of the top 100 for the first time since September 2021. She underwent surgeries on her ankle and both wrists, missing the remainder of the clay and grass court seasons. Raducanu also parted ways with coach Sebastian Sachs in June.
October 2021: Dior Ambassadorship
Raducanu was named a brand ambassador for Dior in October 2021.
October 2021: Raducanu Parts Ways with Coach, Enters Indian Wells
Shortly after her US Open victory, Raducanu decided to not continue with her coach, Richardson, and participated in the Indian Wells Open in October 2021.
November 2021: Exhibition Match and COVID-19 Diagnosis
After finishing the 2021 WTA Tour ranked 19th globally, Raducanu won an exhibition match against Elena-Gabriela Ruse at the Champions Tennis event in November 2021. She was then scheduled to play Belinda Bencic at the Mubadala Championship but withdrew after testing positive for COVID-19.
November 2021: Sports Direct Christmas Campaign
During November 2021, Raducanu appeared in a Christmas advertisement for Sports Direct alongside other British athletes and celebrities.
November 2021: Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year
Raducanu was recognized as Sportswoman of the Year by the Sunday Times in November 2021.
December 2021: Multiple Awards and Recognition
In December 2021, Raducanu received several accolades, including Sportswoman of the Year and the Peter Wilson Trophy for international newcomer from the Sports Journalists' Association, as well as the WTA Newcomer of the Year award.
December 2021: British Airways and Evian Partnerships
In December 2021, Raducanu signed endorsement deals with British Airways and Evian.
2021: WTA Tour Debut and First Victory
In 2021, Emma Raducanu made her WTA Tour debut at the Transylvania Open, securing her first victory against Polona Hercog. She reached the quarterfinals before losing to Marta Kostyuk. Her final WTA Tour event of the year was the Linz Open, where she was the top seed but lost in the round of 16 to Wang Xinyu. Following the tournament, she hired Torben Beltz as her permanent coach.
2021: Playing Style and Strengths
In 2021, Raducanu was recognized for her strong forehand, powerful serve, and effective return of serve. Her aggressive playing style, particularly notable during the 2021 US Open, solidified her reputation as a rising star in tennis.
2021: Previous Year's US Open Victory
In 2021, Raducanu won the US Open, a victory that contributed to her high ranking at the start of the 2022 season.
2021: Raducanu Focuses on Academics
Raducanu dedicated time in 2021 to her studies, preparing for her A-Level examinations.
January 2022: Man found guilty of stalking Raducanu
In January 2022, a man was found guilty of stalking Emma Raducanu.
January 2022: Australian Open Debut and Career High Ranking
Starting the season ranked 19th, Raducanu withdrew from the Melbourne Summer Set due to a recent COVID-19 infection. She began her season with a loss at the Sydney International and achieved a career-high ranking of 18th. In her Australian Open debut as the 17th seed, she won against Sloane Stephens in the first round but lost to Danka Kovinić in the second round due to a blister on her hand.
February 2022: Injury and Withdrawal from Tournaments
Raducanu reached a new career-high singles ranking of 12th in February 2022. At the Abierto Zapopan, she retired from her first-round match against Daria Saville because of an injury sustained during the match, the longest of the WTA season. She subsequently withdrew from the Monterrey Open due to the left leg injury.
February 2022: Raducanu's stalker sentenced
The man who stalked Raducanu was sentenced in February 2022 and given a restraining order.
March 2022: Vodafone and Porsche Ambassadorships
In March 2022, Raducanu became a brand ambassador for both Vodafone and Porsche.
March 2022: Stylist's Remarkable Women Awards
Raducanu received the Sports Star of the Year award at the Stylist's Remarkable Women Awards in March 2022.
April 2022: Laureus World Sports Award
In April 2022, Raducanu was honored with the Laureus World Sports Award for Breakthrough of the Year.
June 2022: HSBC Partnership and Marketing Campaigns
By June 2022, Raducanu had signed a four-year deal with HSBC and was featured in marketing efforts for Vodafone and Evian, particularly in the lead-up to Wimbledon.
June 2022: Increased Popularity and Net Worth
By June 2022, Raducanu's US Open victory significantly boosted her popularity and marketability. With a net worth estimated at £12 million, she secured endorsements with IMG, becoming the 12th most marketable athlete globally.
July 2022: Raducanu reaches career-high ranking of No. 10
On July 2022, Raducanu achieved her highest career ranking of No. 10 by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA).
July 2022: Grass Court Season and Wimbledon
Raducanu's grass court season began with a retirement due to injury during her first-round match at the Nottingham Open. Despite an ongoing injury, she participated in Wimbledon as the 10th seed, winning her first-round match against Alison Van Uytvanck but losing to Caroline Garcia in the second. She achieved a top-10 ranking on July 11, 2022.
2022: Clay-court Season and Return to Top 250
In 2022, Emma Raducanu started her clay-court season with the Great Britain Billie Jean King Cup team, winning matches against Caroline Garcia and Diane Parry to help Great Britain reach the finals. She received a wildcard for the Stuttgart Open and reached her first quarterfinal since 2022, moving back into the top 250. Despite losing to Iga Swiatek in the quarterfinals and facing challenges at the Madrid Open and Italian Open, she focused on training for upcoming grass and hardcourt seasons.
2022: US Open Series and Title Defense
Raducanu started the US Open Series at the Washington Open, reaching the quarterfinals and making her doubles debut with Clara Tauson. She also began working with coach Dmitry Tursunov. She then played at the Canadian Open and Cincinnati Open, notably becoming the first player to win a set 6-0 against both Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka. As the defending champion at the 2022 US Open, she lost in the first round to Alizé Cornet, resulting in her ranking dropping outside the top 80.
2022: MBE Award
Raducanu was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2022 New Year Honours for her contributions to tennis.
June 2023: AirWayz Partnership
In June 2023, Raducanu partnered with AirWayz, providing online tennis coaching and donating proceeds to the LTA's Youth Coaching Programme.
November 2023: Withdrawal from Macau Exhibition and Continued Recovery
Raducanu withdrew from an exhibition match in Macau in November 2023 due to her ongoing recovery from hand and foot surgeries. This withdrawal caused her world ranking to drop to No. 289. She continued her rehabilitation without a dedicated coach or team.
December 2023: Return to Tour Announcement
In December 2023, Raducanu's return to professional tennis was announced, scheduled for January 2024. She accepted a wildcard entry to the 2024 Auckland Open.
2023: Early Season Performance
Raducanu's season continued with a win at the Abu Dhabi Open before a loss to Ons Jabeur. A poor performance followed at the Qatar Open, where she lost to Anhelina Kalinina. At the Indian Wells Open, she reached the third round for the first time since the 2023 edition, beating Rebeka Masarova and Dayana Yastremska. However, she lost to Aryna Sabalenka in the third round. Despite receiving a wildcard into the Miami Open, she withdrew before her match against Wang Xiyu due to a lower back injury.
January 2024: Auckland Open and Australian Open
Raducanu returned to the tour at the Auckland Open in January 2024, where she lost in the second round to Elina Svitolina. She also participated in the 2024 Australian Open, using a protected ranking.
June 2024: Grass Season and Top Ten Win
In June 2024, Raducanu began her grass season at the Nottingham Open, reaching the semifinals. She then competed in the Eastbourne International, where she secured her first top-ten victory against Jessica Pegula.
2024: Australian Open and Coaching Partnership
Raducanu entered the Australian Open with a protected ranking, initially requiring her to qualify, but withdrawals allowed her direct entry. Facing scrutiny for frequently changing coaches, she confirmed her partnership with Nick Cavaday. Despite withdrawing from two exhibition tournaments as a precaution due to soreness, she won her first-round match against Shelby Rogers before losing to Wang Yafan in the second round.
