THE Queen has led tributes to Emma Raducanu’s “outstanding performance” while Kate Middleton and Prince William have praised her “incredible victory”.
The Monarch is said to have had a congratulations letter personally delivered to the 18-year-old superstar after she won the US Open on last night.
And famous faces from across the world were quick to hail the heroic achievements in New York.
Raducanu beat Leylah Annie Fernandez 6-4, 6-3 at the Arthur Ashe stadium to become the first qualifier ever to win the tournament.
She didn’t drop a single set on the way to glory in one of the greatest sporting achievements of all time.
And the Queen led the tributes along with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
The Monarch said: “It is a remarkable achievement at such a young age, and is a testament to your hard work and dedication.
“I have no doubt your outstanding performance, and that of your opponent Leylah Fernandez, will inspire the next generation of tennis players.
“I send my warmest good wishes to you and your many supporters. “
A tweet from the official account of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge congratulated the teenager and her opponent on their “amazing achievements” at the tournament.
It read: “Huge congratulations @EmmaRaducanu on your stunning performances and historic Grand Slam victory! Incredible – we are all so proud of you.
“@leylahfernandez well done on your amazing achievements at this year’s #USOpen, it’s been a pleasure to watch. C”.
Meanwhile, Boris Johnson said: “What a sensational match!
“Huge congratulations to @EmmaRaducanu 
.
“You showed extraordinary skill, poise and guts and we are all hugely proud of you.”
Huge congratulations @EmmaRaducanu on your stunning performances and historic Grand Slam victory! Incredible –we are all so proud of you. @LeylahFernandez well done on your amazing achievements at this year’s #USOpen, it’s been a pleasure to watch. C
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) September 11, 2021
What a sensational match! Huge congratulations to @EmmaRaducanu
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) September 11, 2021
You showed extraordinary skill, poise and guts and we are all hugely proud of you.#USOpen
Piers Morgan, And and Dec, Marcus Rashford, Stephen Fry and Gary Lineker were just some of the others to praise the teenager’s history-making performance.
Piers wrote: “From Wimbledon choker to US Open champion in 3 months…. never seen a more brilliant illustration of mental strength & resilience than @EmmaRaducanu‘s win.
“That’s what elite sport is all about — facing up to loss/adversity & going again with no whining & steely determination.”
Ant and Dec tweeted: “Immense! Congratulations Champ!”
Meanwhile, Fry said “What a glorious day for two remarkable young women.
“Yes, it may be ‘only’ sport, but in that ‘only’ there can be found so much of human joy, despair, glory, disappointment, wonder and hope.
“A brief flicker of light in a dark world.”
From Wimbledon choker to US Open champion in 3 months…. never seen a more brilliant illustration of mental strength & resilience than @EmmaRaducanu's win. That's what elite sport is all about – facing up to loss/adversity & going again with no whining & steely determination.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 11, 2021
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YES @EmmaRaducanu
— antanddec (@antanddec) September 11, 2021
Immense!
Congratulations Champ! #USOpen2021
What a glorious day for two remarkable young women. Yes, it may be ‘only’ sport, but in that ‘only’ there can be found so much of human joy, despair, glory, disappointment, wonder and hope. A brief flicker of light in a dark world. #EmmaRaducanu #LeylahFernandez #USOpenFinal
— Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) September 11, 2021
First time in my life I’ve ever tweeted whilst on air but my goodness what a performance, what a triumph, what an amazing young woman. Congratulations @EmmaRaducanu on a truly staggering achievement. US Open winner at 18 without losing a set. Extraordinarily fabulous.
— Gary Lineker
(@GaryLineker) September 11, 2021
Look at that bounce back @EmmaRaducanu US Open champion, amazing. Congratulations
— Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) September 11, 2021
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Manchester United ace Rashford wrote: “Look at that bounce back @EmmaRaducanu US Open champion, amazing. Congratulations.”
Lineker – who was presenting Match of the Day at the time – tweeted: “First time in my life I’ve ever tweeted whilst on air but my goodness what a performance, what a triumph, what an amazing young woman.
“Congratulations @EmmaRaducanu on a truly staggering achievement. US Open winner at 18 without losing a set. Extraordinarily fabulous.”
Michael Grande tweeted: “Sports Personality of the Year will be a foregone conclusion.”
‘IT’S A JOKE! UNBELIEVABLE’
And British tennis icon Tim Henman was courtside and was full of emotion after Raducanu’s win.
He said: “It’s an absolute joke, I’m shaking and my legs are like jelly.
“I can’t believe how resilient she was and the quality of tennis. These champions find a way to get it done.
“She executed at such a high level. On the day Raducanu was too good.
“She made it look ridiculously easy but she has the mental toughness in spades.
“Such good quality but she has the belief, she’s never blinked. She had a medical timeout serving for the match – it’s a joke, unbelievable!
“She is going to win more of these, she’s not some flash-in the-pan fairy-tale.
“Her world is going to go upside down and it’s going to be one hell of a ride as long as she can stay injury-free.
What a winner. A true British hero. Congratulations @EmmaRaducanu on an inspirational win. From qualifier to champion without dropping a set. A phenomenal achievement. #USOpen
— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) September 11, 2021
Just incredible! @EmmaRaducanu is a star, a role model and a champion. Congratulations!#USOpen https://t.co/K6KAOvp1jV
— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) September 11, 2021
— Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) September 11, 2021
RADUCANU BELIEVE IT!!
The new #USOpen women's champion: 18-year-old south Londoner @EmmaRaducanu!
Thrilling tournament, terrific talent, history made.#USOpenFinal
#GoEmma
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Emma Raducanu sensationally wins the #USOpen on her debut. Aged 18. As a qualifer. Without dropping a set. Weeks after A Level results. Unprecedented. One extraordinary athlete. Undoubtedly the first of many Slams. To think some had the audacity to question her mental fragility
— Rob Maul (@Rob_Maul) September 11, 2021
Sports Personality of The Year will be a foregone conclusion #Raducanu #USOpen
— Michael Grande (@mycallgrande) September 11, 2021
Huge congratulations to Bromley resident, Emma Raducanu
— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) September 11, 2021
Simply incredible.
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“If you could say she would qualify and win a round she’d have signed for that in a heartbeat.”
Although most of the pre and post-match reaction to Raducanu’s achievements was positive, Piers Morgan decided to repeat his ‘choke’ jibe just before she took to the court.
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I would like to congratulate our great British tennis champion Emma Raducanu on her great win.
— Lord Sugar (@Lord_Sugar) September 11, 2021
Brilliant!! Congratulations @EmmaRaducanu
— David Seaman MBE (@thedavidseaman) September 11, 2021
#USOpen #EmmaRadacanu https://t.co/1xB1swCQQl
Couldn’t take my eyes off a single moment of that match. What skill, athleticism, courage and calmness under extreme pressure. Great fight from Fernandez but we hail a new champion and let’s savour the star Emma Raducanu. Wonderful #EmmaRaducanu #USOpen
— Clare Balding
(@clarebalding) September 11, 2021
Glorious @EmmaRaducanu
— Max Rushden
(@maxrushden) September 11, 2021
Wow just wow!! A massive Well done to Emma Raducanu!! #USOpen
— Tony Bellew (@TonyBellew) September 11, 2021
Well that is both brilliant and ludicrously unbelievable. Well done Emma Raducanu.
— Dara Ó Briain (@daraobriain) September 11, 2021
Huge congratulations @EmmaRaducanu
— Johanna Konta (@JohannaKonta) September 11, 2021
Unbelievable. Unforgettable. Unstoppable.@EmmaRaducanu completes her New York fairytale with the #USOpen title
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) September 11, 2021
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She’s done it
— Team GB (@TeamGB) September 11, 2021
@EmmaRaducanu makes British tennis history at the #USOpen with the most incredible performance
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And that's 20.
— Richard Osman (@richardosman) September 11, 2021
What an incredible performance @EmmaRaducanu absolute super star
— Jermaine Jenas (@jjenas8) September 11, 2021
#USOpen2021
Emma Raducanu’s mental strength is phenomenal. How wise she was to prioritise her mental health after Wimbledon.
— Kelly Cates (@KellyCates) September 11, 2021
Strength and health are not the same.
What a worthy champion #USOpen #raducanu
Wow Wow wow!! She’s 18, she’s from Bromley and she’s running tings in NEW YORK CITY @EmmaRaducanu #USOpen CHAMPION
— Trevor Sinclair (@trevor8sinclair) September 11, 2021
Yes @EmmaRaducanu let’s go!!
— Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) September 11, 2021
WHAT A SUPERSTAR @EmmaRaducanu
— Heather Watson (@HeatherWatson92) September 11, 2021
absolutely incredible. History made!
