Summary

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  • 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. Raducanu 6-1 5-3 Sakkari*

    A big forehand from Sakkari tests the waters. A loose forehand from Raducanu gives hope.

    Big relief for the Briton as Sakkari fails to increase the heat. That's the hold - and Emma Raducanu is potentially one game away from the US Open final.

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

    Qualifiers just don't do this. They just don't go to Grand Slam finals. It is unprecedented.

  3. *Raducanu 6-1 4-3 Sakkari

    Any nerves from Raducanu? Any sign that the occasion might be getting to her? Maria Sakkari will be watching for any hint of weakness, but they're just not there at the moment. The Briton grinds her opponent down and the errors arrive. 40-0.

  4. *Raducanu 6-1 4-3 Sakkari

    A huge roar from Sakkari as Raducanu is unable to get a forehand back into the court, securing a vital hold of serve.

  5. Raducanu 6-1 4-2 Sakkari*

    A whopping second serve from Sakkari, who slots away a volley to stay alive in the game - and the match. Deuce.

  6. Raducanu 6-1 4-2 Sakkari*

    Sakkari denies Raducanu another break point with a volley. The world number 18 knows her chances of a spot in the final are hanging by a thread.

    Raducanu returns the favour, bringing the Greek back to deuce before setting up break point number five of the game...

  7. Raducanu 6-1 4-2 Sakkari*

    Fair play, Maria Sakkari. She's hanging on by her finger nails right now, saving the second of those three break points with an ace.

    One more to come... Oh that is a simply stunning rally!!!

    A breathless point. Raducanu chases everything at the back of the court with Sakkari trying her best to put the teenager down at the net. A forehand volley eventually does the trick. Deuce.

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

    Absolutely staggering, this performance by Emma Raducanu. She is just far, far too good for Sakkari. She has an answer for everything.

  9. Raducanu 6-1 4-2 Sakkari*

    Another error from Maria Sakkari against the brick wall that is Emma Raducanu. Three break points. Oh my goodness.

  10. Raducanu 6-1 4-2 Sakkari*

    There's simply no room for error now for Maria Sakkari. Unfortunately for her, she's making quite a few under intense pressure from Raducanu. 0-30. The match could be disappearing here.

  11. Naomi Broady
    British player on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Emma looks at complete ease on the court. She has so much time in the rallies. I can see her coach saying 'let's go again, Emma'.

  12. Raducanu 6-1 4-2 Sakkari*

    At least on the surface, it's effortless tennis from Emma Raducanu.

    The Briton swats away another backhand on her way to a love hold. She's getting closer.

  13. *Raducanu 6-1 3-2 Sakkari

    A deep breath from Raducanu as she composes herself on the baseline. That will do nicely. Another deadly backhand gets her started on serve.

  14. *Raducanu 6-1 3-2 Sakkari

    Sakkari holds firm and brings herself back to deuce. Crucial moments here for the Greek.

    This time, a big point falls in her favour as Raducanu dips low and can't get enough lift on a backhand from the baseline.

    A cheer from Sakkari. That was an important hold.

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

    She really does look like the complete player right now.

  16. Raducanu 6-1 3-1 Sakkari*

    Another miss from Sakkari and it's two break points to Raducanu!

  17. Raducanu 6-1 3-1 Sakkari*

    But a fifth double fault puts Sakkari under more pressure. 15-30. Raducanu senses a huge opportunity.

  18. Raducanu 6-1 3-1 Sakkari*

    A backhand winner moves Raducanu clear and a final ace seals the game to 15. Sakkari cannot afford to lose any more ground from here.

  19. *Raducanu 6-1 2-1 Sakkari

    Ace! Raducanu sets about converting her advantage in style.

    A double fault brings her back to earth, but from mid-court Raducanu sweeps up with a forehand. She never looks stressed.

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

    Emma's opponents here are in disbelief - they can't quite process that a player ranked 150th in the world is doing this to them.