History of Emma Raducanu in Timeline

Emma Raducanu is a British professional tennis player known for her remarkable achievements at a young age. She reached a career-high ranking of world No. 10 and held the title of British No. 1. Raducanu rose to prominence after winning the 2021 US Open, becoming the first British woman to win a Grand Slam singles title since 1977. Her unexpected victory and compelling story have made her a significant figure in the world of tennis.

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1968: Virginia Wade Reaches US Open Final

In 1968, Virginia Wade reached the US Open final, marking the last time a British woman had done so until Emma Raducanu in 2021.

1977: Virginia Wade Wins Wimbledon Championships

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

1999: US Open Final

In 1999, the US Open featured the first all-teenage women's singles final since Emma Raducanu defeated Leylah Fernandez in two sets with a 109-mph ace in 2021.

November 2002: Emma Raducanu's Birth and Family Background

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

November 2002: Emma Raducanu Born

In November 2002, Emma Raducanu was born. She is a British professional tennis player.

2002: Elena Baltacha Reached Wimbledon Third Round

In 2002, Elena Baltacha reached the Wimbledon third round, marking the last time a British woman had done so until Emma Raducanu in 2021.

2014: Williams US Open Win Without Dropping a Set

In 2014, Williams was the last woman to win the US Open without dropping a set until Emma Raducanu achieved this feat in 2021.

2017: Junior Titles in Hamburg and Oslo

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

2017: Sloane Stephens US Open Win

In January 2022, Emma Raducanu defeated Sloane Stephens in the first round of the Australian Open, Stephens was the 2017 US Open champion.

January 2018: Wins Chandigarh ITF Tournament

In January 2018, Emma Raducanu won the Chandigarh Lawn Tennis girls' ITF tournament, defeating Diana Khodan in the final.

2018: ITF Women's Circuit Debut and First Title

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

2018: Turning Professional

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

2019: Competitions and Victory in Pune

In 2019, Emma Raducanu competed in Maharashtra, India, and later won a $25k event in Pune, India, defeating Naiktha Bains in the final. She was also a hitting partner for the British team in the Fed Cup.

2019: Alternating Between Junior and Professional Tournaments

In 2019, Emma Raducanu continued to alternate between junior and professional tournaments as part of her career development.

2019: Bianca Andreescu Wins US Open

In May, Emma Raducanu faced Bianca Andreescu, the 2019 US Open champion, at the Italian Open.

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 team in the Fed Cup qualifying after Johanna Konta withdrew.

April 2021: Training with Nigel Sears

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

September 2021: Ranking

At the conclusion of the Madrid Open in 2023, Emma Raducanu fell out of the top 100 for the first time since September 2021.

September 2021: Brand Ambassador for Tiffany & Co.

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

October 2021: Brand Ambassador for Dior

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

October 2021: Indian Wells Open and Coaching Changes

In October 2021, less than two weeks after winning the US Open, Emma Raducanu chose not to extend her coaching arrangement with Richardson and entered the Indian Wells Open. She lost in her first match and withdrew from the Kremlin Cup due to schedule changes.

November 2021: Exhibition Match and COVID-19 Diagnosis

In November 2021, Emma Raducanu participated in an exhibition match at the Champions Tennis event in the Royal Albert Hall and won. She withdrew from another exhibition at the Mubadala Championship after testing positive for COVID-19.

November 2021: Sports Direct Christmas Ad

In November 2021, Emma Raducanu starred in a Christmas advertisement for Sports Direct, a sporting goods retailer.

November 2021: Sportswoman of the Year by the Sunday Times

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

December 2021: Partnerships with British Airways and Evian

In December 2021, Emma Raducanu signed partnerships with British Airways and Evian.

December 2021: Awards and Recognition

In December 2021, Emma Raducanu won Sportswoman of the Year, the Peter Wilson Trophy, and was voted the 2021 WTA Newcomer of the Year. On 19 December 2021, Raducanu was named the BBC Sports Personality of the Year, becoming the first female tennis player to win the trophy since Virginia Wade in 1977.

2021: Academic Studies

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

2021: Wimbledon and US Open Achievements

In 2021, Emma Raducanu reached the fourth round at Wimbledon as a wildcard entry. Later in 2021, at the US Open, she became the first qualifier in the Open Era to win a Grand Slam singles title, defeating Leylah Fernandez in the final without dropping a set.

2021: Effective Serve at the US Open

In 2021, Raducanu used a wide, sliced serve during the US Open, demonstrating her consistent ball toss and accurate serve positioning.

2021: US Open Champion

In 2021, Raducanu was the US Open champion and the first British woman to win a singles major since Virginia Wade at the 1977 Wimbledon Championships.

2021: Camila Giorgi Wins Canadian Open

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

2021: WTA Tour Victory and Coaching Change

In October 2021, Emma Raducanu earned her first WTA Tour victory at the Transylvania Open. She ended the year by hiring Torben Beltz as her permanent coach.

January 2022: Season Start, Ranking, and Australian Open Debut

In January 2022, Emma Raducanu started the season at the Sydney International after withdrawing from the Melbourne Summer Set due to COVID-19. She reached a career-high ranking of No. 18 and made her Australian Open debut, defeating Sloane Stephens in the first round.

January 2022: Stalker Found Guilty

On 28 January 2022, a man named 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 reached a new career-high singles ranking of 12. She retired in her first-round match at the Abierto Zapopan 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: Brand Ambassador for Vodafone and Porsche

In March 2022, Emma Raducanu became an ambassador for Vodafone and Porsche.

March 2022: Sports Star of the Year at Stylist's Remarkable Women Awards

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 for Breakthrough of the Year

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

June 2022: Four-Year Deal with HSBC

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

June 2022: Estimated Net Worth and Marketability Ranking

In June 2022, Emma Raducanu's net worth was estimated to be £12 million, and she was ranked the 12th most marketable athlete in the world by SportsPro.

July 2022: Ranking and Wimbledon Performance

On July 11, 2022, Emma Raducanu reached the top 10 in the rankings. She entered Wimbledon seeded 10th but was defeated in the second round.

September 2022: Return to World's Top 50

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

2022: US Open Title Defense

In 2022, Emma Raducanu entered the US Open as the defending champion but lost in the opening round, causing her ranking to fall outside the top 80. She also had a second round loss at the Slovenia Open.

2022: Clay Court Season and Tournament Results

In 2022, Emma Raducanu started her clay-court season with the BJK Cup, contributing to Great Britain's qualification for the Billie Jean King Cup finals. She also reached her first quarterfinal since 2022 at the Stuttgart Open, resulting in a ranking boost. However, she faced losses at the Madrid Open and withdrew from the Italian Open and French Open qualifying rounds to focus on training.

2022: US Open Series and Coaching Trial

In August 2022, Emma Raducanu started the US Open Series at the Washington Open, reaching the quarterfinals. She also made her professional doubles debut. She began working with coach Dmitry Tursunov on a trial basis.

2022: Appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

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: Partnership with AirWayz for Online Coaching

In June 2023, Emma Raducanu partnered with AirWayz, offering online tennis coaching for $2000 per session, with proceeds benefiting the LTA's Youth Coaching Programme.

November 2023: Withdrawal from Macau Exhibition Match

In November 2023, Emma Raducanu withdrew from the December exhibition match in Macau as she continued to recover from hand and foot surgeries. Her world ranking subsequently fell to No. 289. During her recovery, Raducanu was working with different types of tennis balls to regain her form, without a dedicated coach.

December 2023: Return to Tour Announced

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

2023: Abu Dhabi and Qatar Open Performances and Injury

In 2023, Raducanu achieved a straight-sets victory against Marie Bouzková at the Abu Dhabi Open before losing to Ons Jabeur in the second round. She then suffered a defeat at the Qatar Open, losing to Anhelina Kalinina. She also reached the third round at Indian Wells Open, but withdrew from the Miami Open due to a lower back injury.

January 2024: Auckland Open Participation

In January 2024, Emma Raducanu accepted a wildcard into the Auckland Open, where she lost in the second round to Elina Svitolina.

June 2024: Grass Court Season: Nottingham Open, Eastbourne International, and Wimbledon

In June 2024, Emma Raducanu began her grass-court season at the Nottingham Open, reaching the semifinals where she lost to Katie Boulter. She continued at the Eastbourne International, where she beat Jessica Pegula, before losing to Daria Kasatkina. At Wimbledon, Raducanu reached the fourth round, securing a victory against Maria Sakkari before losing to Lulu Sun.

February 2025: Man exhibiting fixated behaviour removed from match and banned from WTA events.

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

April 2025: Vodafone Partnership Ends

In April 2025, Vodafone ended their partnership with Emma Raducanu after she reportedly demanded 'too much money'.

2025: Australian Open Performance

In 2025, Emma Raducanu started her season at the Australian Open, defeating Ekaterina Alexandrova and Amanda Anisimova to reach the third round, where she lost to Iga Świątek.

2025: Billie Jean King Cup Finals and Fitness Trainer

In November 2024, Emma Raducanu returned to competitive action at the Billie Jean King Cup finals in Spain, contributing to Great Britain's victories over Germany and Canada, before losing in the semi final against Slovakia. In December 2024, Raducanu confirmed she had started working with fitness trainer Yutaka Nakamura ahead of the 2025 season.