Emma Raducanu Receives Flood Of A-List Support Following Historic Win At US Open Semi-Final

Kate Middleton, Marcus Rashford and Liam Gallagher have showered the 18-year-old with congratulations.

British stars and public figures have been showering tennis player Emma Radacanu with messages of support and congratulations, following her incredible achievements at the US Open.

In the early hours of Friday morning, it was revealed that the 18-year-old Londoner had become the first qualifier ever to reach the final of a singles Grand Slam tournament.

She’s also the first British woman to make it to that stage of the US Open since 1968, and the youngest since 2004.

The point that changed @EmmaRaducanu's life. pic.twitter.com/k65yVd7xMo

— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 10, 2021

Following the news, Emma has been inundated with positive messages online, wishing her well ahead of her performance in the final.

Among the Brits lauding Emma on social media were Prince William and Kate Middleton, the prime minister and her peers from the sporting world:

What an incredible achievement at this year's #USOpen @EmmaRaducanu!

We will all be rooting for you tomorrow 🤞 Wishing you the best of luck! C https://t.co/ceO5TuUEyt

— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) September 10, 2021

Congrats @EmmaRaducanu what an achievement already!! Good luck this weekend we’re all be cheering you on back home 🎾

— Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) September 10, 2021

Great to wake up to some positive, surprising and inspiring news. Not that common these days. Good job Emma Raducanu, here's to waking up in a couple of days watching you life the trophy. Enjoy it #USOpen2021 pic.twitter.com/3aXEzaevB9

— James Cracknell (@jamescracknell) September 10, 2021

Well done @EmmaRaducanu for a brilliant win at the #USOpen. The whole country will be cheering you on in the final.

— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) September 10, 2021

Incredible! Well done @EmmaRaducanu. The whole country’s with you! https://t.co/wi0oztcsJB

— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) September 10, 2021

Teen Queen 🌟. Incredible achievement. 👏💪👍💥 https://t.co/rtOY9yJaqe

— judy murray (@JudyMurray) September 10, 2021

What an amazing performance from @EmmaRaducanu !! ❤️

— Kim Clijsters (@Clijsterskim) September 10, 2021

This is the best news !!!!

Emma Raducanu reaches the US Open final in New York https://t.co/OJyWMlw5NH

— Victoria Derbyshire (@vicderbyshire) September 10, 2021

Can u dig it congratulations to Emma Raducanu c’mon LG

— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) September 10, 2021

We’re watching the emergence of a new superstar. @EmmaRaducanu 👏🏽. pic.twitter.com/PT8egXfZJm

— Anthony Ogogo (@AnthonyOgogo) September 10, 2021

emma raducanu. what a force. such power. so damn cool. can't wait to watch the final. 💛@BBCSport pic.twitter.com/InXjVYAdDL

— Zoe Ball (@ZoeTheBall) September 10, 2021

Emma Raducanu… wow… again 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

She is truly amazing. What a performance.#USOpen

— Dan Walker (@mrdanwalker) September 10, 2021

What an extraordinary achievement. A US Open final at 18 years old and a qualifier to boot. Wow! Well played @EmmaRaducanu 👏🏻👏🏻 https://t.co/WgjsbCjCne

— Gary Lineker 💙 (@GaryLineker) September 10, 2021

Congratulations @EmmaRaducanu

We can all learn so much from this young woman. She’s playing without fear or weight of expectation. Her decision making looks clear and decisive. She’s in the moment playing it for what it is. She’s found the fun and the job has become a game! 🔥 https://t.co/gCrzi70hZ3

— Kate Richardson-Walsh OLY (@katewalsh11) September 10, 2021

Omg @EmmaRaducanu what news from the US Open! First qualifier to make the final and not even dropped a set! Absolutely phenomenal. No wonder she got sick during Wimbledon as she knew deep down what was coming. She’s fantastic - and HAS to win 🏆
What an inspiration.

— Omid Djalili (@omid9) September 10, 2021

Olympian Jessica Ennis-Hill also hailed Emma as “incredible” following her latest victory.

Emma said on court after her win: “Honestly the time here in New York has gone so fast. I’ve just been taking care of each day and three weeks later I’m in the final. I can’t actually believe it.

“Today I wasn’t thinking about anyone else except for myself. While I have the moment I want to thank my team and the LTA and everyone at home for all their support.

“Since I’ve been here from the first round of the quallies I’ve had unbelievable support.”

Emma Raducanu celebrating her win
Emma Raducanu celebrating her win
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As for her chances in the final? “Is there any expectation? I’m a qualifier so technically there’s no pressure on me,” she added.

Emma will face Leylah Fernandez, a 19-year-old player from Canada, in the last stage of the competition on Saturday.

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