Emma Raducanu vs Leylah Fernandez Full Match | 2021 US Open Final

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Emma zoning out when Leyla was complaining to the umpire right in-front of her sets her for the win. The ability to just block out distraction.

The reaction when Emma won the first set was pure gold.

The medical timeout is the moment that differentiates a Champion and a runner-up. That was the umpire's call, not even Emma's. That call was according to the grand slam rulebook. Emma didn't want that call either because it interrupted her rhythm too, but she did what the umpire asked her to do, was completely cool and remained focused, while Leylah was upset and arguing with the empire. I said before. If Laylah had stayed calm, perhaps used the timeout to reflect how to improve her serves (her serves were certainly not at championship level in that match), she could have had a better chance to catch up. Emma did what a champion should do at that critical moment.

I didn't see the match live (I'm not in the USA) but until I watched this, I didn't realise just how much the crowd were with Leylah and against Emma. That Emma put all that out of her mind and focussed on winning every point she could, as a qualifier on the biggest court in the world at her first final is (IMHO) remarkable

Seeing the whole match helps you realize how different the match was from those 12 and 16-minute video's!

So glad Emma Raducanu didn’t convert her first two championship points because the finish was so much more epic with her bloodied knee, medical timeout and awesome ace.

the crowd came for leylah, emma came to claim the trophy

How cool headed wasRaducanu in that final game ? Amazing composure in the face of great play by Fernandez , a few idiots in the crowd trying to put her off and applauding her service faults ( classy) the medical timeout and Fernandez histrionics while she was being treated . She just kept focused on playing each point . Remarkable

Emma is so gracious, even though Leylah complained to the referee when she was receiving treatment for a bleeding cut on her knee, she did not bear any grudge against her. During Emma's thank you speech, she made no mention of Leylah complaint to the referee. Also she was very sincere and generous in her praise of Leylah. What a Champ Emma is.

I stopped following tennis long time ago but I will be following these girls, especially Emma. Her feat will never be matched

Emma Raducanu. In 6 months. USO champion. Earnings $14m. 2.8m followers on social media. 4th most googled athlete in the world. Brand ambassador for Dior, Tiffany & Co, Evian, British Airways, Vodafone, endorsements with Nike & Wilson. The girl is box office and this is just the start. Just WOW.

I'M SO EXCITED TO RELIVE THIS MATCH AS MANY TIMES AS I CAN IT WAS EXTRAORDINARY

This was for us in the UK almost a dream come true. No way in a million years did we expect this and with every round i was just saying wow she has done so well to get this far. The final was shown live in the UK on a free to view channel and got great ratings. As a life long tennis fan the win by Emma has brought such joy and is up there with Andy winning Wimbledon and going to the London Olympics as my lifes sporting highlights.

...and I find myself watching this AGAIN. There's something very special in Emma's game. It feels vital to watch, it demands your attention somehow, I just can't quite explain - bit like watching peak Fed. To think this might not be the best she'll play? Unbelievable.

Serena won her first major in 1999 aged 18 and didn't reach another final until the US open two years later, where she lost. She won her second major in 2002. I hope the British press and public are patient with Emma and give her a chance. If she can stay focused She could end up Britain's all-time most successful tennis player.

3rd time watching this final, And I'm still trying to work out how Emma did this. And i can only say with certainty is that she has the mental strength of a champion.

Biased crowd and commentary toward Fernandez all the way. Now the whole world wants a piece of the phenomenon that is Emma Raducanu.

Who serves out their 1st Grand Slam Final at the age of 18 with an Ace!? Emma Raducanu. 😀😍😎 Raducalously Emmazing!!

I honestly never seen another tennis player with a more megawatt smile than hers~~