Thanks Emma, you brought joy back!

Congratulations to Emma Raducanu, pictured above, on her remarkable achievement winning the US Open.

Her success has lifted the spirits of millions of British people after a difficult 18 months of the pandemic.

David Courtney, Weston-super-Mare

Hopefully our youngsters will be inspired by someone so talented, who obviously trains so hard, instead of wanting to be a reality star, famous for absolutely nothing.

Congratulations Emma, you were fantastic.

J. Edwards, West Midlands

To all the commentators who berated Emma for dropping out of Wimbledon in July, my goodness she’s made every one of them eat their words.

Bobby Clarke, Glasgow

Emma has shown what working hard can bring.

Of course not everyone can be a champion and rewards shouldn’t necessarily be the goal but, as Emma did, taking one day at a time, doing her best, staying focused and enjoying it all... then suddenly she’s the US Open champion! Who says dreams don’t come true?

S. Martin, East Preston, West Sussex