As a token of appreciation for the British game’s support, Emma Raducanu loaned her US Open trophy to National Tennis Centre.
After finishing in the top eight at the Transylvania Open, the Kent teenager said that she wanted it to be displayed at Roehampton as a token of her appreciation for the Lawn Tennis Association’s assistance.
Raducanu, after defeating Ana Bogdan of Romania, said, “I just think the LTA has done so much for my, and I wanted them it to be a sign, and a big thanks for everything they did for me, helping through the young age,” 6-3,6-4.

Emma Raducanu with the US Open trophy following her stunning win over Leylah Fernandez
“They took control over my development so it is a little gift. I haven’t seen it yet. It was shipped right to the NTC, so I can’t wait for it to arrive. It’s not yet available, but this is the address.
Not everyone is as grateful for the generosity of the governing body, which in this instance included funding for travel and coaching from her teenage years. Raducanu’s attitude is not typical.
She demonstrated more evidence of her talent when she beat a determined opponent ranked just outside top 100 with more ease than her initial round progression.
It set up an intriguing quarterfinal against Marta Kostyuk (19 years old), the world No 55.

Raducanu at the National Tennis Centre following her US Open triumph in September
Kostyuk chose a different path to tennis as a teenager than Raducanu. She was dedicated to the game with a professional zeal, while the British player gave more importance to gaining GCSEs or A-levels.
When she reached the third round of the Australian Open at 15.5, she was seen as a rising star. Her progress has been steady, not spectacular, since then.
The time they spent playing tennis was evident when the paths of the two players crossed in junior events.
Raducanu said, “Marta, a great opponent, she absolutely defeated me in the juniors every time, so it’ll be an interesting match.

The 18-year-old beat Romania’s Ana Bogdan to reach the last eight at the Transylvania Open
“But she was playing full time and practicing on the road from a young age. This was a great way to learn a lot. I sort of came from behind and caught-up this year.
“She’s a great runner and great athlete. We’ve both come a long ways since then, so the match-up will be quite different.
‘I was taking several months off to study or because of the Covid epidemic, while other players were playing on tour. I wanted to be out there, but I needed to trust that my actions were right. The hunger I felt from taking a short break has been invaluable throughout the summer.
After Bogdan proved too solid, it will be her first quarter final at regular WTA Tour levels. She provided a good test.