Expressing immense gratitude to the voters and fans, I am overwhelmed by the support I have received throughout this extraordinary year.
Raducanu’s victory in the grand slam has etched its mark in tennis history as one of the most breathtaking achievements. She not only became the first qualifier to win a major title but also the first player to reach such a milestone on only her second main-draw appearance. Moreover, with this victory, she became the first British women’s champion in 44 years and the youngest one in over 60 years. The most striking aspect was that she accomplished all of this without dropping a single set throughout the tournament. And the whole nation got to witness her triumph, as 9.2 million people tuned in to watch the exclusive deal between Amazon Prime Video and Channel 4.
All of this happened in less than three months since Raducanu’s WTA Tour debut and a mere two months since her remarkable performance at Wimbledon, where she became the youngest British woman, in the Open era, to reach the last 16. Unfortunately, she had to withdraw due to breathing difficulties. But her stunning success in September catapulted her to be one of the UK’s youngest sporting millionaires and a much sought-after star. She even had the opportunity to attend prestigious events such as the Met Gala and a James Bond premiere. With a mix of Chinese and Romanian heritage, Raducanu is predicted to become one of the country’s wealthiest athletes.
Prior to her victory, Raducanu emphasized that despite all the fame and fortune, she remains the same girl from Bromley. She appreciates the warm and positive welcome she received upon her return home, but her mindset has not wavered. Her humble upbringing and grounded parents have kept her in check. She acknowledges that they never make a big fuss about her accomplishments, maintaining a balanced perspective.
In addition to surpassing Daley and Peaty for the top award, Raducanu also won against stiff competition from Raheem Sterling, Tyson Fury, and Dame Sarah Storey, as she landed a spot on the six-strong shortlist.
Gareth Southgate was another big winner of the night. He was deemed Coach of the Year and England Team of the Year for guiding the national team to the final of the European Championship, a significant milestone that hadn’t been achieved in 55 years.
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