Raducanu Climbs 127 Spots in WTA Rankings After Winning US Open Title

Emma Raducanu, of Britain, hugs the U.S. Open championship trophy after defeating Leylah Fernandez, of Canada, during the women's singles final of the U.S. Open tennis championships on Sept. 11, 2021, in New York. Elise Amendola/AP Photo

British teenager Emma Raducanu moved up 127 spots in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) rankings on Monday after a memorable game against Leylah Fernandez on Sept. 11 at the U.S. Open finals in New York.

The 18-year-old qualifier was ranked No. 150 before traveling to the United States and contesting in her second-ever Grand Slam tournament, in which she won all 20 sets across 10 victories—three in qualifying and seven in the main draw.