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Emma Raducanu: British tennis star's New York fairy tale in pictures

The 18-year-old has gone from a rank outsider to one of the hottest names in tennis after coming through qualifying to win one of the sport's biggest prizes.

Raducanu has picked up 拢1.8m in prize money after winning the tournament. Pic: AP
Image: Raducanu's victory has been hailed one of the great sporting achievements. Pic: AP
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Emma Raducanu has made history by winning the US Open women's title, beating Leylah Fernandez 6-4 6-3 in the final.

The 18-year-old had already secured a place in the record books after becoming the first qualifier to reach a grand slam final - and she's now the first British woman in 44 years to win one of the big four tournaments.

Here are some images from her phenomenal victory at Flushing Meadows in New York City.

11 September, women's singles final at the US Open in New York. Pic: AP
Image: The stands were packed for the eagerly-anticipated US Open final. Pic: AP
Leylah Fernandez of Canada (L)and Emma Raducanu of Great Britain (R) pose at the net prior to their match in the women's singles final on day thirteen of the 2021 U.S. Open. Pic: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
Image: The match was the first all-teenage grand slam final for more than 20 years
Emma Raducanu of Great Britain serves against Leylah Fernandez of Canada (not pictured) in the women's singles final on day thirteen of the 2021 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Pic: Danielle Parhizkaran-USA TODAY Sports
Image: Raducanu was a full-time A-level student a little over three months ago
Raducanu didn't lose a single set over the 10 matches she played at the tournament
Image: Raducanu did not lose a single set over the 10 matches she played at the tournament
Emma Raducanu hits a forehand during the Women's Singles championship match at the 2021 US Open, Saturday, Sep. 11, 2021 in Flushing, NY. (Darren Carroll/USTA via AP)
Image: The biggest difference between the two was Raducanu鈥檚 exceptional returning
Leylah Fernandez, of Canada, returns a shot to Emma Raducanu, of Britain, during the women...s singles final of the US Open tennis championships, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in New York. Pic: AP
Image: Leylah Fernandez had achieved a giant-killing run to reach the final. Pic: AP
Emma Raducanu, of Britain, returns a shot to Leylah Fernandez, of Canada, during the women...s singles final of the US Open tennis championships, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Image: Raducanu kept the pressure on throughout the final. Pic: AP
Emma Raducanu of Great Britain serves against Leylah Fernandez of Canada (not pictured)in the women's singles final on day thirteen of the 2021 U.S. Open. Pic: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
Image: The teenager says she had always dreamed of winning a grand slam
Leylah Fernandez reacts during a Women's Singles championship match at the 2021 US Open, Saturday, Sep. 11, 2021 in Flushing, NY. Pic: AP
Image: Despite the loss, her Canadian opponent is also tipped for future glory. Pic: AP
Emma Raducanu reacts during the Women's Singles championship match at the 2021 US Open, Saturday, Sep. 11, 2021 in Flushing, NY. Pic: AP
Image: Millions watched the match in the UK. Pic: AP
Raducanu was overcome with emotion after realising she was a tennis champion
Image: The Briton collapsed with emotion after her ace secured the title
Emma Raducanu of Great Britain (L) hugs Leylah Fernandez of Canada (R) after their match in the women's singles final on day thirteen of the 2021 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
Image: The two players embraced after the remarkable match
Raducanu will now surge up the rankings from 150 to 23
Image: The Queen sent the tennis ace a message of congratulations
Emma Raducanu celebrates with the championship trophy after her match against Leylah Fernandez
Image: Raducanu has picked up 拢1.8m in prize money
Emma Raducanu of Great Britain celebrates with the championship trophy after her match against Leylah Fernandez of Canada
Image: She became the first qualifier to ever win a grand slam
Emma Raducanu poses with her trophy following a sensational win at the US Open. Pic: AP
Image: The victorious teen with her trophy following her sensational win. Pic: AP
The future is looking bright for Emma Raducanu. Pic: AP
Image: It was only her second grand slam competition. Pic: AP
Emma Raducanu. Pic: Scott Trindle
Image: She has gone overnight from an outsider to one of the top names in the game. Pic: Scott Trindle
Emma Raducanu. Pic: Scott Trindle
Image: Raducanu says she is 'just loving life'. Pic: Scott Trindle

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