Emma Raducanu record blown away by tennis wonderkid who is ‘talk of the Tour’

The newest star in tennis has broken a record set by Emma Raducanu following her incredible win at the 2021 US Open. Despite her struggles since, Raducanu’s very own ‘Fairytale of New York’ remains an iconic achievement, the Brit becoming the first player in history to win a Grand Slam tournament.

She also became the first female from the UK to claim a Slam title since Virginia Wade in 1977. However, as well as records on the court, Raducanu set new markers off it, not least of all when it came to social media. Just days after her surreal victory at Flushing Meadows, her Instagramfollowing soared as she enjoyed sudden superstardom.

However, Joao Fonseca has shattered that record following his breakthrough season. The Brazilian wonderkid has risen to No

He’s been the talk of the tour in the last several months,” said the all-time great. “I mean, deservedly so. He’s a very good tennis player. I mean, so young. Just incredible firepower from both ends of the baseline, serve [as well]. He’s a very complete player.”