* Raducanu becomes first qualifier in Open era to make a final * Defeated Sakkari: ‘She plays fearless – she has nothing to lose’ British teenager Emma Raducanu said she was still coming to terms with her fairytale run at the US Open after another straight-set win, this time over Maria Sakkari, to reach her maiden final in just her second grand slam tournament. Raducanu, 18, became the first qualifier to reach a grand slam final with the 6-1, 6-4 victory over the 17th seeded Greek, and is yet to drop a single set at this year’s tournament at Flushing Meadows. Continue reading...
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