Raducanu has the potential to have the same impact as Williams sisters

Emma Raducanu made news after winning the US Open 2021. The 18-year-old astonished the tennis world when she became the first qualifier to win a Grand Slam title.

In the finals in New York, she surprised everyone by defeating another emerging star, Leylah Fernandez.

Despite the fact that Emma Raducanu did not do particularly well following the US Open 2021. Fans still have great hopes for her. She has undoubtedly managed to spark a revolution in her country as a result of her victory at the US Open.

ITF President David Haggerty recalled how Venus and Serena’s victory at the US Open had a huge impact on American tennis in an interview with The Telegraph.

Similarly, he believes that if Raducanu wins the Wimbledon Championships in the future. Her achievement will have a similar impact on British tennis.

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Emma Raducanu. Source: skysports.com

“As a proud American, I saw first-hand what Serena and Venus Williams’ successes at the US Open had on tennis in the States. 

“They were game-changing for the sport. If Raducanu can build on the fantastic start to her tennis journey, why can’t her impact at Wimbledon and for Great Britain be similar?” he said.

‘Raducanu’s victory will encourage players all across the world’

Haggerty mentioned the rise of young talented players like Raducanu and Fernandez in a recent interview with cityam.com.

“I think we saw a breakthrough of new players on the women’s side that will inspire not just England and Canada but players all around the world,” he said.

Emma Raducanu was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Transylvania Open 2021 by Marta Kostyuk. Her return to the court is currently unknown, but fans will be hoping for a spectacular comeback soon.

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