19-year-old British tennis player Emma Radukanou spoke about her triumph at the US Open in 2021.
“Winning the US Open was not a big deal for my family — it was like a typical Friday or Saturday night. After the victory, I struggled to get a court at my local club – there was no special attitude at all.
I’m proud of the win, but I won’t feel the impact I’ve had until I see the practice courts become overcrowded. I met kids at the local elementary school and at the National Tennis Center, they were so excited. The federation received some investment after the US Open, so I feel like I helped in some way. I hope this can inspire some kids in the next generation, ”Tennis365 quotes Radukan with a link to Grazie magazine.