Emma Raducanu ‘to get an OBE from the Queen’ in New 12 months’s honours making her certainly one of youngest ever recipients at 18

EMMA Raducanu will reportedly be rewarded by the Queen with an OBE for her extraordinary US Open victory.

The 18-year-old tennis sensation could be among the many youngest ever recipients have been she to choose up such an honour following her historic triumph in New York.

Emma Raducanu poses outdoors Arthur Ashe Stadium with the championship trophy after making historical pastCredit score: Rex

The Queen congratulated Raducanu on the night time of her victory

Raducanu is definite to obtain an MBE after thrashing Canadian Leylah Fernandez 6-4, 6-3, at Flushing Meadows on Saturday night time.

She made historical past as the primary Briton to win a Grand Slam since Virginia Wade at Wimbledon means again in 1977 — in a triumph extensively seen as unparalleled for a younger British athlete.

And this, simply months after the youngsters took her A-levels.

However the Daily Telegraph reported insiders consider there will likely be debate round her turning into a uncommon teenage recipient of the OBE given the sheer magnitude of her achievement. 

After her straight-sets victory. Raducanu was instantly introduced with a letter from the Queen praising her feat.

{The teenager} was bowled over by a congratulatory letter from the Queen and insists she’s going to cherish it endlessly.

Raducanu stated: “It meant the whole lot to get a message from Her Majesty. She’s such an incredible inspiration and position mannequin for the entire nation so to have a notice from her.

“I used to be extraordinarily honoured and really very grateful that she took discover of my tennis. I can not consider it.

“I’m maybe going to frame that letter or something.”

The Monarch’s letter learn: “It’s a outstanding achievement at such a younger age, and is a testomony to your onerous work and dedication. 

“I’ve little doubt your excellent efficiency, and that of your opponent Leylah Fernandez, will encourage the following technology of tennis gamers. 

“I send my warmest good wishes to you and your many supporters.”

Raducanu silenced a New York crowd that was closely cheering on Canada’s Fernandez to win 6-4 6-3.

Betfair has odds of simply 1/12 on her being topped BBC Sports activities Persona of the 12 months.

In the meantime, model consultants estimate that her possible profession earnings will likely be greater than £100 million.

Emma Raducanu plans to border the Queen’s congratulations letter after US Open win and types Her Majesty a ‘position mannequin’Credit score: www.royal.uk

Followers at her tennis membership in Beckenham, South East London, cheering after the winCredit score: PA