Emma Radukanu In an unseen photo of her US Open win in September, she is seen lying on her back with a big smile on her face.
The British teenager produced one of the sporting stories of the year when she entered the qualifying round in New York to reach the final, where she lost CanadaLeylah Fernandez won her first Grand Slam title, 6-4, 6-3, as well as £1.8 million in prize money.
Radukanu, who lives in Bromley, Kent, created history and a rare photo from the locker room in the immediate aftermath has now been shared on her Instagram page.
She is seen lying on cream colored furniture with a knee bandage to stop the bleeding during the match.
The teenager has a big smile on her face as she speaks about the magnitude of her achievement, which has propelled her to become a national treasure overnight.
Emma Radukanu shares unseen pic from her US Open ceremony
British teenager made history in September when she won her first Grand Slam title
In her caption, which started the year with a US Open photo as well as another photo of her crying on her knees at Wimbledon, she wrote: ‘Wow…that was a few years. 2 picks to sum up my 2021 season.
‘I want to say thank you and I am very grateful for your generous support. I have learned a lot in this incredible journey at a fast pace but all I can say is that I am very excited and inspired for my next steps. I think I can do a great job with my team, with patience I believe we will get there.
‘Many thanks and appreciation to my team and the people who supported me! This wouldn’t have been possible without you. Love Emma.’
ns The Kent teenager previously revealed that he has made a long-term loan to the National Tennis Center in Roehampton to hold the winner’s trophy in appreciation of assistance from the Lawn Tennis Association.
Radukanu led the entire tournament from qualifying to the title without losing a set
Radukanu said, “I think the LTA has done a lot for me, and I wanted them to take that as a sign and a big thank you for everything they did, helped me at a young age.” ” ,
‘He took control of my development, so it’s a small gift. I haven’t actually seen it yet. I sent it straight to NTC so I couldn’t wait to leave. I don’t know whether it is now or not, but it is known.’
Radukanu rose to celebrity status with his first Grand Slam win at Flushing Meadows, with brands offering him sponsorship deals and several magazines featuring him on the front cover.
Since winning in New York, the 19-year-old has signed deals with jewelers for Dior and Tiffany & Co, as well as appearing in Sports Direct. Christmas advertising with Manchester Citythe midfielder Jack Grealish,
Radukanu Romanian Elena-Gabriella Russe will end her glorious year in an exhibition match later this month London, the organizers announced on Tuesday.
Radukanu has signed several advertising deals since winning the US Open earlier this year
Britain’s competitive season has come to an end after last week’s exit from the Linz Open and its preparations for 2022. Australian Open But Radukanu will be present at the Royal Albert Hall on November 28.
The Champions Tennis event, held at the Royal Albert Hall, confirmed that the major winners will take part over the weekend later this month.
Radukanu will face WTA number 83 Russe, who he played in a practice session at the Transylvania Open in Romania last month.
Since his Grand Slam victory, Radukanu has enjoyed mixed fortunes on the tour, losing early at Indian Wells and losing to Wang Xiu in the first round of the Linz Open last week before being knocked out in the quarterfinals in Romania.
The youngster, of Chinese and Romanian heritage, competed in the Champions Tennis event at the Royal Albert in London last week under new coach Torben Beltz, who hired the German.