The Queen and Kate Middleton have congratulated Emma Raducanu as the teenager pulled off a stunning US open victory in straight sets.
Kate, the patron of the Lawn Tennis Association, was one of the first to offer her congratulations.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s Twitter account posted in a tweet signed C
for Catherine: ‘Huge congratulations @EmmaRaducanu on your stunning performances and historic Grand Slam victory! Incredible – we are all so proud of
you. @LeylahFernandez well done on your amazing achievements at this year’s
#USOpen, it’s been a pleasure to watch. C.’
The Queen’s Twitter account added: ‘It is a remarkable achievement at such a young age, and is testament to your hard work and dedication.’
Buckingham Palace later released a personalised message from the monarch.
It said: ‘I send my congratulations to you on your success in winning the United States Open Tennis Championships.
‘It is a remarkable achievement at such a young age, and is testament to your hard work and dedication. I have no doubt your outstanding performance and that of your opponent Leylah Fernandez will inspire the next generation of tennis players.
‘I send my warmest wishes to you and your many supporters.’
The Prime Minister Boris Johnson also offered his congratulations. He tweeted: ‘What a sensational match! Huge congratulations to @EmmaRaducanu You showed extraordinary skill, poise and guts and we are all hugely proud of you.’
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said: ‘What a winner. A true British hero. Congratulations @EmmaRaducanu on an inspirational win. From qualifier to
champion without dropping a set. A phenomenal achievement.’
First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon added her congratulations.
‘Just incredible! @EmmaRaducanu is a star, a role model and a champion. Congratulations!’ she tweeted.
‘I suspect tonight is one of these sporting occasions that will be talked about for decades to come.
‘Two great players who will no doubt dominate women’s tennis for years to come.’
Meanwhile, the club in Beckenham, South East London, where Raducanu first trained cheered every point the British star won as she defeated Leylah Fernandez in New York.
Those watching at Parklangley included Raducanu’s former coaches, who were overjoyed at her success.
Her former coach, Harry Bushnell, and former strength and conditioning trainer, Suzanne Williams, were both very emotional when she won, holding back tears.
Both described the win as ‘unbelievable’ but said they never doubted her for a second.
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