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Is this 17-year-old the next great British tennis player?

Emma Raducanu is one of the top prospects on the British tennis scene and tells Will Jennings she believes her lofty ambitions of Grand Slam titles are now within touching distance

Monday 17 August 2020 10:21 BST
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Emma Raducanu won the UK Pro Series this weekend
Emma Raducanu won the UK Pro Series this weekend (Ian Hall)

Emma Raducanu has tennis’ Grand Slams in her sights after coming from behind to be crowned the first UK Pro Series champion.

Bromley's teenage sensation thought she was dead and buried against Jodie Burrage but showed all her resilience in Weybridge, overhauling a 6-2 super tie-break deficit to seal a remarkable turnaround.

The 17-year-old is one of the top prospects on the British tennis scene and reckons her lofty ambitions are within touching distance.

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