Emma Raducanu to clash with Leylah Fernandez in US Open finals tomorrow

New York: British teenager Emma Raducanu made history by becoming the first ever qualifier to reach the women's singles final at a Grand Slam. The British teen defeated 17th seeded Maria Sakkari of Greece 6-1, 6-4 in the semi-finals yesterday to become the youngest Grand Slam finalist in 17 years. 

Eighteen year old



Raducanu, who is ranked 150th in the world, will take on another teen Leylah Fernandez, 19, of Canada in the women's singles US Open final on Sunday. Leylah Fernandez defeated A Sabalenka in the semi-finals.

 

A 17-year-old Maria Sharapova had won the Wimbledon title in 2004.