Emma Raducanu produced one of the most extraordinary performances in tennis history when she won the 2021 US Open as a qualifier ranked 150th in the world, sweeping all ten matches — three in qualifying and seven in the main draw — without dropping a single set. The first British woman to win a Grand Slam singles title since Virginia Wade in 1977, Raducanu remains the defining name in British women’s tennis. After a career interrupted by injury, including triple surgery, she continues to rebuild towards the sustained consistency her exceptional talent demands.

Player Profile

Detail	Info
Full name	Emma Raducanu
Date of birth	13 November 2002
Nationality	British (born Toronto, Canada)
Height	5ft 9in / 175cm
Plays	Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
Turned pro	2018
Highest ranking	World No. 10
Grand Slam titles	1 (2021 US Open)

Current World Ranking & Recent Form

Raducanu is the leading British woman in the WTA rankings and reached a career-high of world No. 10 in 2022. Her ranking has fluctuated since her US Open triumph as she has navigated injuries and a series of coaching changes, but she remains one of the most recognisable players in the women’s game and a regular feature in the latter rounds of the events she contests. For her live results, current tournament and next opponent, see our Emma Raducanu next match guide.

Selected career results:

Tournament	Result	Notable
US Open 2021	Champion	def. Leylah Fernandez 6-4, 6-3 — won as a qualifier without dropping a set
Wimbledon 2021	Fourth round	breakout Grand Slam run as a debutant wildcard

Playing Style & Strengths

Raducanu is an aggressive, clean ball-striker who takes the ball early and looks to dictate from the baseline with flat, penetrating groundstrokes off both wings. At her best she absorbs pace and redirects it, using her timing and court positioning to take time away from opponents rather than relying on outright power.

Her two-handed backhand is a particular strength, struck with depth and accuracy down the line, and her movement and competitive instincts allow her to compete with the very best on her day. The recurring theme of her career has been converting that ceiling into week-to-week consistency — a challenge made harder by the injuries that have repeatedly interrupted her progress.

Career Highlights & Grand Slam Record

Year	Grand Slam	Result	Final opponent
2021	US Open	Champion	Leylah Fernandez (6-4, 6-3)

Stat	Figure
Grand Slam titles	1 (2021 US Open)
Historic milestone	First qualifier in the Open era to win a Grand Slam singles title
British record	First British woman to win a major since Virginia Wade (1977)
Highest ranking	World No. 10

Head-to-Head Records

Raducanu’s career has not yet produced a defined long-running rivalry at the top of the game, in part because injury has limited her appearances against the leading names. Her most famous meeting remains the 2021 US Open final against fellow teenager Leylah Fernandez, the match that delivered her historic title.

For full head-to-head comparisons, visit our tennis head-to-head records hub.

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Tournament Schedule

Raducanu contests all four Grand Slams and the leading WTA events when fit, with the British grass-court swing and Wimbledon carrying particular significance given the home expectation that surrounds her. For her current entry list, draw, next opponent and how to watch, see our Emma Raducanu next match guide and the WTA Tour hub.

Emma Raducanu Betting Tips & Predictions

Raducanu’s betting profile is shaped by the variance in her results: capable of beating top-10 players on her best days, but vulnerable when match-sharpness is lacking after injury layoffs. She attracts strong each-way and outright interest at the grass-court events on home soil, where the crowd support and her natural attacking game can lift her level. As ever, her ceiling makes her a player to watch in any draw.

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FAQs

What is Emma Raducanu’s career-high ranking?

Raducanu reached a career-high of world No. 10 in 2022. Track the live standings on our WTA rankings page.

How many Grand Slams has Emma Raducanu won?

One: the 2021 US Open, which she won as a qualifier ranked 150th in the world, becoming the first qualifier in the Open era to win a Grand Slam singles title.

Why was Emma Raducanu’s win so historic?

She came through three rounds of qualifying and seven main-draw matches without dropping a single set, and became the first British woman to win a major singles title since Virginia Wade at Wimbledon in 1977.

Where is Emma Raducanu from?

Raducanu was born in Toronto, Canada, to a Romanian father and Chinese mother, and grew up in Bromley, south London. She represents Great Britain.

What surface does Emma Raducanu play best on?

Raducanu is an all-court player whose clean, early ball-striking translates well to hard courts — the surface of her US Open title — while the grass-court season at home holds special significance in her schedule.

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