Emma Raducanu's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Emma Raducanu.

Emma Raducanu is a British professional tennis player who achieved a career-high WTA singles ranking of world No. 10. Raducanu is most known for her unexpected triumph at the 2021 US Open, making her the first British woman to win a major singles title since 1977. She is currently the British No. 1 in women's singles.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1968: Virginia Wade Reaches US Open Final

In 1968, Virginia Wade was the last British woman to reach the US Open final before Emma Raducanu.

1977: Virginia Wade wins Wimbledon Championships

In 1977, Virginia Wade won the Wimbledon Championships, the last time a British woman won a major singles title before Emma Raducanu in 2021.

1999: All-Teenage Women's Singles Final at US Open

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

2002: Elena Baltacha at Wimbledon

In 2002, Elena Baltacha was the youngest British woman to reach the Wimbledon third round.

2014: Serena Williams at US Open

In 2014, Serena Williams was the last woman to win the US Open without dropping a set before Emma Raducanu in 2021.

2017: Junior Titles

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

January 2018: Raducanu Wins ITF Tournament

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

2018: ITF Women's Circuit Debut and Titles

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

2019: Bianca Andreescu 2019 US Open Champion

In 2019, Bianca Andreescu was the US Open champion.

2019: Competition in Maharashtra and Pune Win

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

December 2020: LTA British Tour Masters Title

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

November 2021: Sportswoman of the Year

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

December 2021: Sports Journalists' Association awards and WTA Newcomer of the Year

In December 2021, Emma Raducanu won Sportswoman of the Year and the Peter Wilson Trophy and was voted the 2021 WTA Newcomer of the Year by the WTA.

December 2021: BBC Sports Personality of the Year

On 19 December 2021, Emma Raducanu was named the BBC Sports Personality of the Year.

2021: US Open Victory

At the US Open in 2021, Emma Raducanu achieved her first victory at the event since winning the title.

2021: Giorgi Wins Canadian Open

In 2021, Camila Giorgi won the Canadian Open

2021: Wimbledon and US Open Success

In 2021, Emma Raducanu reached the fourth round at Wimbledon as a wildcard entry and won the US Open as the first qualifier in the Open era, defeating Leylah Fernandez without dropping a set.