Emma Raducanu has been voted the 2021’s Sports activities Character of the Yr in recognition of the 18-year-old’s gorgeous victory on the US Open in September.
Raducanu turned Britain’s first feminine singles Grand Slam champion for 44 years when she defeated Leylah Fernandez in an exhilarating closing in New York.
Tom Daley completed second with Adam Peaty in third. Tyson Fury, Dame Sarah Story and Raheem Sterling have been additionally nominated on the six-person shortlist. Raducanu turns into the primary lady to win the award since Zara Phillips in 2006.
“It was such an honour to be named amongst these nominees,” stated Raducanu, who was unable to be on the ceremony after examined optimistic for Covid-19.
“To win is fairly superb to me. I’m actually proud of this as I watched Sports activities Character of the Yr rising up, however I’m actually humbled to have the ability to be a part of the previous winners. I’m actually completely happy as effectively for British tennis that we have been capable of win this award once more. Thanks to all of the voters and followers for his or her assist this yr – it’s been insane.”
Raducanu rose to prominence throughout her run to the fourth spherical of Wimbledon in July earlier than she needed to withdraw from her match as a consequence of respiration difficulties.
However the teenager realized from the expertise and didn’t drop a single set on the way in which to changing into the primary qualifier to succeed in a Grand Slam closing, the place her dramatic victory over Fernandez captured the eye of the nation.
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