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BREAKING: British tennis star Emma Raducanu wins US Open

Emma Raducanu has become the first British woman in 44 years to win a Grand Slam singles title.

The 18-year-old overpowered Leylah Fernandez, a 19-year-old from Canada – winning 6-4 6-3 in the US Open final.

Their showdown was the first major tennis final between two teenagers in 22 years.

It is an extraordinary achievement for Raducanu, who came into the US Open ranked 150th in the world. She didn’t drop a set during the entire tournament.

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