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 ranking of world No. 10. She is most notable for winning the 2021 US Open, becoming the first British woman to win a singles major since Virginia Wade's victory at Wimbledon in 1977. Her unexpected victory at the US Open marked a significant moment in British tennis history, propelling her to international fame.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2017: Junior Success in 2017

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: Chandigarh Lawn Tennis ITF 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.

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, later winning a second $15k title in October at the ITF Antalya.

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 by The Sunday Times

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

December 2021: Awards and Honors

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

2021: First WTA Tour Victory and Coaching Change

In 2021, Emma Raducanu earned her first WTA Tour victory at the Transylvania Open and later hired Torben Beltz as her permanent coach.

2021: 2021 Wimbledon and US Open achievements

In 2021, Emma Raducanu reached the fourth round at Wimbledon and became the first qualifier in the Open Era to win the US Open without dropping a set.

2021: US Open Champion

In 2021, Raducanu won the US Open, becoming the first British woman to win a singles major since 1977.

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 award.

July 2022: Top 10 Ranking

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

September 2022: Return to Top 50 Ranking

As a result of her Miami Open run, Emma 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: 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 2024: Grass Court Season and Wimbledon Performance

In June 2024, Emma Raducanu started her grass-court season at the Nottingham Open, reaching the semifinals. She continued at the Eastbourne International, winning against Jessica Pegula but losing to Daria Kasatkina. At Wimbledon, Raducanu reached the fourth round, defeating Maria Sakkari, before losing to Lulu Sun.