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Evening Standard
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Gareth Richman

NikeCourt Vapor 11 review: We found out what it's like to be in Emma Raducanu’s tennis shoes

She may have only turned pro back in 2018, but in just a few years Emma Raducanu has had quite the career.

While it has certainly been a rollercoaster, the star was the first British woman to win a Grand Slam since 1977 in the 2021 US Open - an impressive feat to have achieved in her tender 21 years. What followed was a slew of high-profile sponsorships that included the likes of Dior, Tiffany & Co., Porsche and Wilson to name but a few, an MBE and a spot in the Forbes Top 10 2023 tennis rich list, with a total of £12.2m in earnings. Given the opportunity, who wouldn't want the chance to be in her (tennis) shoes?

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