British teenager Emma Raducanu ‘enjoying the experience’ after unexpected US Open semi-final run

Raducanu is the first qualifier ever to reach the last four and is now a genuine contender for the title.

Emma Raducanu is into the last four in New York (Elise Amendola/AP)

Emma Raducanu had a flight home booked before the US Open proper had even begun but the British teenager is now two victories away from one of the most extraordinary achievements in tennis history.

The 18-year-old defeated 11th seed Belinda Bencic 6-3 6-4 to reach the semi-finals, making it three qualifying victories and five in the main draw, all without dropping a set.