Emma Raducanu has banked an impressive $5,957,378 (£4,414,268) throughout her tennis career so far, putting her in third spot on the all-time British women’s earnings list.
It’s a brilliant achievement for the 23-year-old, though she’s still got some catching up to do.
Just ahead of her sits former British number one Heather Watson, who enjoyed success in both singles and mixed doubles during her time on tour.
But the real target? That’s Johanna Konta, who retired in December 2021 having accumulated a whopping $10,008,175 (£7,415,807) – a record that still stands for British women’s tennis.
Emma Raducanu is Britain’s third-highest prize money winner in women’s tennis
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PARaducanu burst onto the global stage in spectacular fashion back in 2021 when she claimed the US Open title, stunning the tennis world in the process.
Her victory over Leylah Fernandez in straight sets made her the first British woman to lift the trophy at Flushing Meadows since Virginia Wade managed it way back in 1968.
It was a fairytale moment that captured the nation’s imagination and cemented her place in British tennis history.
The triumph announced her arrival as a genuine force in women’s tennis, though the journey since has been anything but straightforward for the young star.
The path since that memorable triumph hasn’t been smooth sailing, with injuries and multiple coaching changes testing her resolve along the way.
Still, there have been plenty of bright spots to celebrate.
Emma Raducanu won the US Open in 2021 but has yet to win a major since
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Back in the summer of 2022, Raducanu climbed all the way to world number 10 – a remarkable achievement for someone so young.
This year has brought its own rewards too, with the Briton rising from 61st in March to her current ranking of 29th in the world.
She competed at all four Grand Slams for the first time since 2022, reached the Miami Open quarter-finals, and made the semi-finals in Washington during July.
Despite dealing with foot and back problems during the autumn, along with illness that kept her off court since the Wuhan Open in early October, Raducanu is feeling optimistic about what lies ahead.
Speaking to the BBC Today programme, she said: “I feel quite content with how things are going on and off the court. I’m in a pretty good place.”
The British number one added that she’s been working hard in the gym to rebuild her fitness and feels relaxed heading into the new season.
Emma Raducanu is currently British No. 1
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“I’m just proud of the season that I put in this year and the progress I have made,” she explained.
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