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Emma Raducanu is yet to lose a set after nine matches at the 2021 US Open, including her three qualifiers| Venue: Flushing Meadows, New York Date: 30 August-12 September |
| Coverage: Daily radio commentaries on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra/BBC Sport website and app, with selected live text commentaries and match reports on the website and app |
British teenager Emma Raducanu says reaching her first Grand Slam final at the US Open feels "crazy, cool and absolutely mind-blowing".
The 18-year-old stunned Greek 17th seed Maria Sakkari 6-1 6-4 to become the first qualifier to reach a major final.
She faces Canadian Leylah Fernandez, 19, for the title in New York on Saturday.
"I never thought it would come this early to be in a Grand Slam final," Raducanu told BBC Radio 5 Live.
"I'm really enjoying my time in New York and that's showing in my tennis. Tonight, being under the lights on Arthur Ashe Stadium, it's so iconic and I think I was just thriving in the moment.
"I don't feel any pressure to win. Any pressure is self-inflicted. I have expectations of my level and how I want to perform but there's no pressure in terms of results."
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