Summary

  • Use play icon at top of page to listen to live commentary from BBC Radio 5 Live (UK only)

  • NOW: Britain's Emma Raducanu beats Greek 17th seed Maria Sakkari 6-1 6-4 in US Open semi-finals

  • Raducanu, 18, becomes first British woman to reach Grand Slam singles final for 44 years

  • Earlier: Canadian teenager Leylah Fernandez beats Belarusian second seed Aryna Sabalenka 7-6 (7-3) 4-6 6-4 to reach final

Live Reporting

Harry Poole and Alex Bysouth

  1. And so, with that, we will bring this live text to a close.

    Make sure you read Jonathan Jurejko's report on another stunning Emma Raducanu victory.

    After nine matches at the US Open in which she has not dropped a set, Emma Raducanu has made history as the first ever qualifier to reach the final of a Grand Slam.

    Now, she's one match away from a Grand Slam title. Just extraordinary.

    I'll catch you tomorrow for those men's semi-finals.

    Goodnight!

  2. Friday's action

    Caught your breath yet? I don't think I have.

    It's almost time for me to leave you and let you all catch a couple of hours of well-earned sleep before work.

    Before I go, let's take a look at what's coming on Friday.

    It's men's semi-finals day in New York. That sees Felix Auger-Aliassime take on Daniil Medvedev before Novak Djokovic meets Alexander Zverev on Arthur Ashe.

    They've got a lot to live up to after tonight!

  3. Ranked 336th in the world before Wimbledon, Emma Raducanu is now knocking on the door of the world top 30.

    It could get even better still. What a final we have in store on Saturday.

  4. The first British woman in a major singles final in 44 years.

    Now THAT was worth staying up for!

    Emma RaducanuGetty Images

  5. 'Teen queen'

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  6. Get Involved

    #bbctennis

    Mr Higgins: I've said a few times this week. Emma Raducanu you are an an amazing tennis player. Take a bow. Massive congratulations. Bring on the final

    Adam Edwards: Difficult to comprehend what Emma Raducanu has just done. History made at the US Open. She's dismantled everyone she's played. Incredible.

  7. Emma Raducanu at the 2021 US Open: Nine matches played, zero sets lost.

    It's just astonishing.

    She has lost just 27 games in total across her SIX main draw matches in her first overseas Grand Slam.

  8. What does it all mean?

    Emma Raducanu is the first British female Grand Slam finalist since Virginia Wade in 1977.

    She's also the first British woman to reach the US Open final since Wade in 1968.

    And she is just the fourth British woman to reach a Grand Slam final in the Open era.

  9. There you have it.

    Emma Raducanu, 18, against 19-year-old Leylah Fernandez for the US Open title.

    The 2021 US Open has been very, very special.

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  10. Raducanu 6-1 6-4 Sakkari

    On taking inspiration from fellow finalist Leylah Fernandez's earlier victory, Raducanu says: "Honestly today I wasn't thinking about anyone else except for myself.

    "While I have the moment I just really want to thank my team, the LTA and everyone back home for their support - I wouldn't be here without it.

    "Tonight playing under the lights on Arthur Ashe, it's one of the most iconic things in tennis and I was just so excited to come out here and play in front of you guys. Thank you for coming."

    And on coping with expectation and excitement ahead of the final: "I mean, is there any expectation? I'm a qualifier, so technically on paper there's no pressure on me."

  11. Raducanu 6-1 6-4 Sakkari

    Maria Sakkari gets away quickly. The latest player to be hit by a Raducanu whirlwind.

    Let's hear from the 18-year-old US Open finalist, shall we?

  12. Raducanu 6-1 6-4 Sakkari

    The first qualifier to ever reach a Grand Slam final.

    Emma Raducanu. Take a bow.

  13. game, set and match

    Game, set and match - Raducanu

    Raducanu 6-1 6-4 Sakkari

    EMMA RADUCANU HAS DONE IT.

    She takes charge, pushes Sakkari back and smacks down a final volley. She rests her hands on her head in disbelief.

    Goosebumps.

    raducanuGetty Images

  14. *Raducanu 6-1 5-4 Sakkari

    A big forehand moves Raducanu two points from victory.

    More deep groundstrokes, and Sakkari can't reply.

    Two match points!!

  15. David Law
    Commentator on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

    This is one of the most extraordinary things I have seen in sport.

  16. *Raducanu 6-1 5-4 Sakkari

    Raducanu, in mid-flight, curves a forehand wide. 0-15 Sakkari.

    "COME ON!" Raducanu yells with a clenched fist, as Sakkari fails to send the ball back. 15-15.

  17. Get Involved

    #bbctennis

    Ed Harrison: I thought I'd woken up, but I think I must still be dreaming.

    I think Ed speaks for us all!

  18. *Raducanu 6-1 5-4 Sakkari

    Sakkari does what she must. A forehand asks the question.

    And now, folks, Emma Raducanu will serve for a place in the US Open final.

  19. Raducanu 6-1 5-3 Sakkari*

    A nice forehand from Maria Sakkari. She won't go without a fight.

    Raducanu gets on the board at 30-15, however, and again closes in at 40-30 as Sakkari hooks a backhand well wide.

  20. Naomi Broady
    British player on BBC Radio 5 Live

    That was a massive game to hold for Emma. She can sense Sakkari is starting to apply pressure.