Emma Raducanu Rubs Shoulders With A-list Stars At The Met Gala

The British US Open champ joined the likes of Kim Kardashian West, Jennifer Lopez and Billie Eilish on the red carpet

Emma Raducanu rubbed shoulders with some of the biggest names in fashion and the celebrity world on Monday after scoring an invite to the Met Gala.

Forty-eight hours after her historic win at the US Open final, the 18-year-old found herself on the red carpet of one of the year’s most exclusive events.

In a sign of her new-found superstardom, Emma joined the likes of Kim Kardashian West, Jennifer Lopez and Billie Eilish at the annual fashion soiree, which raises funds for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute.

Emma Raducanu attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on September 13, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue )
Emma Raducanu attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on September 13, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue )
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She wore a black-and-white Chanel ensemble at the A-list event in New York City, nine miles from Flushing Meadows, where she won the US Open.

The British tennis star, who was sitting her A Levels little more than three months ago, also wore pearl body jewellery to complement her outfit.

(L-R) Lily-Rose Depp, Whitney Peak, Margaret Qualley, Kristen Stewart and Emma Raducanu attend The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on September 13, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/MG21/Getty Images)
(L-R) Lily-Rose Depp, Whitney Peak, Margaret Qualley, Kristen Stewart and Emma Raducanu attend The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on September 13, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/MG21/Getty Images)
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The Met Gala invitation was just the latest piece of recognition for the teenager’s stunning on-court success.

She said she would frame the letter of congratulations sent to her from the Queen following her US Open triumph, sealed with her victory in the final over another teen, Canadian Leylah Fernandez.

Emma Raducanu attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on September 13, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
Emma Raducanu attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on September 13, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
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The personal message from the Queen, which was posted on the Royal Family website, read: “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 good wishes to you and your many supporters.”

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