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Britain's Emma Raducanu beats Canada's Leylah Fernandez 6-4 6-3 in US Open women's singles final
Raducanu is the first qualifier in the Open era to reach a Grand Slam final
The 18-year-old was the first British woman in a major singles final in 44 years
She wins the title without dropping a set after a sensational journey in New York
Unseeded Fernandez, 19, ranked 73rd in the world, makes this the first all-teenage final since Serena Williams v Martina Hingis in 1999
Raducanu has not dropped a set in the nine matches she has played in the tournament (three in the qualifiers and six in the main draw)
She had a world ranking of 150 going into this tournament
Raducanu 1-0 Fernandez*
Good hustle from the Canadian and the Arthur Ashe crowd enjoyed that. Deuce. She's saved three break points but will face another as Emma Raducanu reads a drop shot and eventually puts the point away with a volleyed winner at the net.
Image source, Getty ImagesRaducanu 1-0 Fernandez*
The soon-to-be British number one flicks a forehand long with the first, and Leylah Fernandez gets the better of an enduring rally off the next with a backhand winner. 30-40 and one break point still to come for Emma Raducanu...
Raducanu 1-0 Fernandez*
Leylah Fernandez fires off target. Three early break points for Emma Raducanu.
Pat Cash
Former Wimbledon champion on BBC Radio 5 Live
What a backhand that was! The second serve of Fernandez is not that strong and Raducanu has sent an early message.
Raducanu 1-0 Fernandez*
Phwoar, how about that! Emma Raducanu leaps all over a slower second serve from Leylah Fernandez and dishes it back with interest, skidding a backhand winner beyond the Canadian.
Fernandez then throws down a double fault and this is a big chance for Raducanu. 0-30.
Raducanu 1-0 Fernandez*
Great start for Emma Raducanu, she holds serve with a bullet of a backhand winner across court. The British teenager is up and running in this US Open final.
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Laura Robson
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live
It is interesting Emma has chosen to serve first. A lot of players prefer to return to just get that first game out of the way.
*Raducanu 0-0 Fernandez
Cracking point from Emma Raducanu, working her opponent across the court and then scurrying in to prod away an overhead winner. She follows it up with a wrist-rattling serve. 40-30.
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Alex Haworth: Let's go Emma!
Laura Robson
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live
I am nervous and excited plus that bit of dread because I hope it is a good match. How they have come out in the warm-up is already promising. I am feeling hopeful for Emma. I think she has a bit more to her game.
*Raducanu 0-0 Fernandez
Great backhand winner from Leylah Fernandez to settle her nerves early on, but the following effort clips the tape and that will be a welcome point on the board for Emma Raducanu. 15-15.
Russell Fuller
Tennis correspondent on BBC Radio 5 Live
I feel just as I did at Wimbeldon in 2013 when Andy Murray was trying to become the first man in 77 years to win Wimbledon.
*Raducanu 0-0 Fernandez
Right then, the 2021 US Open final is under way, one of these teenagers will soon be crowned a Grand Slam champion for the first time.
Emma Raducanu won the toss and will serve first. And breathe...
Russell Fuller
Tennis correspondent on BBC Radio 5 Live
This is it everybody...
Image source, Getty ImagesPat Cash
Former Wimbledon champion on BBC Radio 5 Live
It is pretty simple. Be patient early on but if the short ball is there go for it. Unforced errors will be crucial but you can't just push the ball back. It will be interesting tactically. Both of these girls love the wide ball. Emma is not as accurate from the middle of the court. I think there will be a lot of running and wide-angled balls.
Raducanu v Fernandez
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Pre-match snaps done, a quick hit and then it is go time - nervous yet?!
Russell Fuller
Tennis correspondent on BBC Radio 5 Live
Emma Raducanu is the youngest player to compete in a women's singles final since Maria Sharapova at Wimbledon in 2004. Here she is with that trademark smile on her face.
The early signs are Fernandez will have the bulk of the support.
Image source, gettyRaducanu v Fernandez
I wonder if it has truly sunk in for Emma Raducanu what a remarkable achievement this is, truly life-changing for the 18-year-old. She seems to just be absolutely living in the moment.
Gigi Salmon
BBC Radio 5 Live tennis commentator
Raducanu looks very relaxed.
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