Emma Raducanu’s stunning 2021 US Open run—where she became the first qualifier in history to lift a major trophy clinching all 20 sets she played no less—has seen the captivating teenager amass a growing sponsorship portfolio, millions of Instagram followers and an appointment as a Member of the Order of the British Empire.
The Brit can now add the 2022 Laureus World Sports Award for Breakthrough of the Year after being crowned over the weekend. She beat out fellow 2021 US Open winner Daniil Medvedev, Pedri (football), Neeraj Chopra (athletics), Yulimar Rojas (athletics) and Ariarne Titmus (swimming).
"It means so much to receive this award and I really want to congratulate my other nominees. I feel like it's been a really great year for me but I've still got a lot of work to do,” Raducanu said.