.EmmaRaducanu became the first qualifier to capture a Grand Slam title by defeating leylahfernandez in the USOpen women's final. Raducanu IOLSport
Fernandez broke back in the third game, Raducanu netting a backhand on the fourth break point she faced.
Raducanu forced three break points on Fernandez's serve in the 10th game, but sent backhands long, wide and into the net. In the second set, Fernandez saved three break points and held to 1-1 then broke on a netted backhand by Raducanu to seize a 2-1 edge.
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