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Emma Raducanu is First Qualifier to Win Major in Open Era After U.S. Open Victory

Emma Raducanu won her first U.S. Open on Saturday when she defeated Leylah Fernandez after not dropping a single set throughout the entire tournament. She's the first women's or men's qualifier to win a major title in the Open Era since 1968.

The first-time winner fell to the court in dramatic fashion after her victory. Afterwards, Fernandez was given a standing ovation and gave an emotional speech to the New York City crowd on the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.

"I know, on this day, it was especially hard for New York and everybody around the United States," she said.