Sports stars and celebs congratulate Emma Raducanu
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You can't get better than the Queen when it comes to top people sending their congratulations. She said in a message: "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."
Sticking with royalty, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge - who are often seen at tennis matches themselves - had a message for Emma: "Huge congratulations on your stunning performances and historic Grand Slam victory! Incredible – we are all so proud of you."
Athletes from all sports have been cheering Emma on too. Footballer Marcus Rashford said: "Emma Raducanu US Open champion, amazing. Congratulations."
Fellow TV presenters, Ant and Dec, were quick to applaud Emma too: "Yes Emma Raducanu. Immense! Congratulations Champ!"
This morning and Dancing on Ice host Holly Willoughby is a big tennis fan - she posted "She did it! huge congratulations to Emma Raducanu. Champ!"
The Spice Girls were happy about the girl power the match showed saying: "Wow! Amazing tennis from Leylah Fernandez and Emma Raducanu. That’s Girl Power right there!! Congratulations Emma."
Footie star Harry Kane said: "Amazing achievement Emma Raducanu. Done yourself and the whole country proud. Congratulations!"
Virginia Wade, the last UK player to win a women's Grand Slam singles title said: "I can't be more impressed, really it was just a stunning victory. She withstood everything, it's incredible... I think she's going to be an icon for British tennis for I don't know how long."
And Prime Minister Boris Johnson sent a huge well done after the game: "What a sensational match! Huge congratulations to Emma Raducanu. You showed extraordinary skill, poise and guts and we are all hugely proud of you."
Judy Murray - Strictly star, tennis coach and mum to two tennis grand slam winners herself, posted some pictures of Emma saying: "A star is born!"
The England women's football team, the Lionesses, were proud of what Emma had done saying: "What an inspiration!" and "What a performance!"
Gary Lineker was presenting his TV show Match of the Day while the match was going on but that didn't stop him from cheering on Emma: "First time in my life I’ve ever tweeted whilst on air but my goodness what a performance, what a triumph, what an amazing young woman. Congratulations."