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Raducanu Makes History At Flushing Meadows.

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She's the first qualifier to win a Grand Slam event since 1968.

Emma Raducanu made history last night, becoming the first ever qualifier to win a Grand Slam event since the game turned professional in 1968.

The British 18 year old beat Leylah Fernandez in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3, to win the US Open in New York.

Raducanu didn't drop a single set in the entire tournament.

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