WHAT THEY SAID

THE QUEEN

“It is a remarkable achievement at such a young age, and is testament to your hard work and dedication. I have no doubt your outstanding performance, and that of your opponent Leylah Fernandez, will inspire the next generation of tennis players. I send my warmest good wishes to you and your many supporters.”

MARTINA NAVRATILOVA

“A star is born. Emma Raducanu makes history and she is just getting started.”

JO DURIE

“It looks to me like she’s a smiling assassin, she’s ruthless in the way she goes about her tennis. Nobody has really stood apart from anyone else, but Emma Raducanu could be the next one who grabs hold of the opportunity and we’ve seen her consistency of spirit – feet on the ground, taking it all in her stride. All these factors might mean that we see her for many years.”

LEWIS HAMILTON

“It has been incredible to see her rise, the focus she has and the sheer determination. She is a sweet person, too, so the UK can be proud of her and I am super-proud of her and I can’t wait to see what she does next. She is an inspiring figure.”

ANNE KEOTHAVONG

“I never thought I would see a British female lift a Grand Slam trophy in my lifetime. I can’t put it into words how huge this is. This is perhaps one of the greatest sporting achievements ever. I am so happy for her and the way she has done it, to not drop a set in the whole tournament, it is not normal and is unheard of.”

HARRY KANE

“Amazing achievement @EmmaRaducanu. Done yourself and the whole country proud. Congratulations!”

BORIS JOHNSON

“You showed extraordinary skill, poise and guts and we are all hugely proud of you.”

GREG RUSEDSKI

“She is going to be a multi-Grand Slam winner, a world No.1. She is the real deal and it is a breath of fresh air having an 18-year-old win the event.”

LAURA ROBSON

“What a performance. She is just a phenomenal talent. To deliver that sort of performance today is another level. She is just the full package. Her movement is fantastic, her shots are incredible, the pace and the way she takes it on the rise but for me mentally she was outstanding.”

DUKE AND DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE

“Huge congratulations Emma Raducanu on your stunning performances and historic Grand Slam victory! Incredible – we are all so proud of you.”

PAT CASH

“This is something I never could have believed would happen. I think I am going to wake up. It is so unbelievable. It is flabbergasting to see this performance.”

TIM HENMAN

“This is not some flash in the pan or fairy tale. She is playing ‘top-five tennis’. Her world will be turned upside down but she has good people around her and it will be a hell of a ride if she can stay injury free.”

GARY LINEKER

“First time in my life I’ve ever tweeted whilst on air but my goodness what a performance, what a triumph, what an amazing young woman.”

JACK GREALISH

“Absolutely unbelievable. An inspiration to everyone.”