UK Pro League 2020 - Women's Semi-final: Emma Raducanu vs Harriet Dart

Raducanu, 18, captured British hearts by beating fellow teen Leylah Fernandez to become the first ever qualifier - male or frmale - to win a Grand Slam on Saturday night.
The Bromley ace was crowned the inaugural champion of last year’s UK Pro Series and just over 12 months on, this season’s stars are now bidding to follow in her glittering Flushing Meadows footsteps.
Let's travel back in time at the UK Pro League 2020 and watch her performance against British #3 Harriet Dart.
#EmmaRaducanu #britishtennis #UKPL #Goldepineapple

[@Thrilla4romManila]

What an amazing story! From the UK Pro League to winning her first ever WTA Level title at a Grand Slam... qualifying for the main draw and not dropping a set. The stuff of Legends!

[@guru6831]

The stuff of nonsense. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZjUpHpuitGlpdk

[@Thrilla4romManila]

@@guru6831 great job discrediting the girl's achievement.

[@jgooner894]

Grand Slams aren’t part of the WTA apparently, I guess that’s the case with ATP as well? She’s still yet to win a WTA match.

[@joestudly9048]

She is the future of world Tennis

[@drstew1]

A GrandSlam is all four in row as in calendar. WTA events are the 250, 500, and 1000 masters

[@joseh899]

Playing here with no fans whatsoever, and a year later, before a packed house at Ashe stadium and winning the US Open. UNBELIEVABLE achievement by Emma.👏👏👍👍🎾🎾🎾🎾

[@sadrinalsaleh6900]

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[@krob2327]

Very odd

[@briansimmonds7250]

I applaud the efforts by UK Pro League in providing playing opportunities for British tennis players - particularly when Covid had so drastically reduced them last year. Not just Emma and Harriet but also Jody Burrage (and of course they continue to do so with fresh face this yearthis year). Take a well-deserved bow for your contribution to Emma (and Harriet's Doubles success) in 2001.

[@ukproleaguetennis8569]

Thanks!

[@waltermsechu]

What a Talent Emma is :-) The smile of a Champion. A well deserved $2.5 million payday obviously makes it so much sweeter. One thing for sure is that the Tennis world is very excited for the prospect of your powerful brand of tennis and future triumphs. Onwards and upwards Emma. 🎾👍🏻👏👏👏👏

[@kukulroukul4698]

Very insightful :) Thank you UK Pro for uploads

[@ellendegenerate2134]

this emma kid seems good. maybe she'll win something big one day.

[@benthekeeshond545]

One thing Emma is clearly better than Leylah is her serves. Most players can put up a hard and fast 1st serve but Emma's 2nd is not bad at all. The way she moves, no wonder Emma won the US Open. Go, Emma! Prepare well and try to win the Aussie Open.

[@johnoneill7947]

She’s got it all, beautiful eyes, legs and smile. Gorgeous body. A credit to the game and a star of the future!

[@stickitupyourasteric]

I like her eyes... Everything else I love too .

[@jamesatkins7592]

Wow after Raducanu's win everything they discuss - long term goals, opposition etc seems so quaint by comparison... Goes to show - dream big. Still can't believe Raducanu won the "United States Open Tennis Championship" (in the words of HM the Queen), and I've watched all the matches back! 🎉🎉🎉✨✨✨🐱‍👤

[@robertmartin7594]

WOW what a gal, 7yrs younger, ranked 210 places lower, yet still bagels Harriet. Obviously a sign of things to come !!

Emma Raducanu is great !!!

[@jackburgess8579]

It is very interesting to see these old games. (I had no idea there is such a thing as UK Pro League; of course I have only discovered that there is as a result of Emma's recent triumph.) One thing I like about these videos is the insightful commentary. The names of the commentators should be in the description! It is a pity too that their post-match reflections at the end were cut off. I doubt I am the only one who would have liked to have heard everything they had to say about the match. and of course Emma's performance in particular.

[@matttheshadowman2790]

I believe the UK Pro League is broadcast live on BT Sport here. I do remember seeing a BT Sport Extra channel having a mens match on at one point. Feels like I missed out watching this live last year as I could of seen the birth of something quite extraordinary!

[@pantechnicolour]

Barry Mills and Naomi Cavaday

[@leongor3420]

I remember my tennis coach said to me there is only two possible reasons why a tennis player losses in a match: 1. You made most of the mistakes meaning you gave your opponent presents so it an easy win for an opponent 2. the opponent was better than you meaning smarter and leading the game

[@bruceli853]

She definitely moving up the ladder into the professional level.

[@greenriverviews6819]

Emma takes no prisoners.

[@franciscoarzaga4384]

Thank you

[@sydnorth5868]

I can't imagine that Emma will be playing in a tournament like this again. Amazing to think that Harriet Dart beat her just weeks before she became US Open champion.

[@jackburgess8579]

That is a bit misleading - Dart beat her at the beginning of June and so 3 months earlier - but of course your point remains a good one. Dart did beat her just three weeks before she reached the fourth round at Wimbledon though!

[@guru6831]

Amazing? Everyone can beat everyone on tour.

[@nolisarmiento1719]

women's tennis is crazy......anybody in the top 100 has a decent chance to beat anyone in the top 20 especially at the latter part of the season

[@alftupper8046]

except nobody had ever done this before - a qualifier winning a Slam.

[@guru6831]

@@alftupper8046 In the Open era.

[@RaisonKirati]

Emma Raducanu my favorite uk young player 😮

[@jackburgess8579]

In the 10 week period prior to the start of the USO, Dart beat both Raducanu (at Nottingham) and Fernandez (Montreal)!

[@kaseryn]

what a stat!

[@philjames9904]

It's a shame she didn't do better in the qualifiers along with the other 4 British women, but to win the game you've got to be in the game, sadly they didn't make it

[@honchow6206]

Winner shows great maturity.

[@andrewthornber7783]

Love the commentators talking about how much prize money she can get from being in this final- it’s is so laughingly small given Saturdays payday after the open 🤣Great tennis Emma

[@gamingtonight1526]

This money was probably more important to her than the 1.3 million for the U.S. Open.

[@gravinboginagis6568]

@@gamingtonight1526 2.5 M

[@frankrogers3489]

The crowd was slightly smaller as well

[@benthekeeshond545]

@@frankrogers3489 That is a good one. The NY crowd, in my opinion, was dangerous. Most of them didn't even wear masks.

[@benthekeeshond545]

@@gravinboginagis6568 I think "@Gaming Tonight" referred to the English pound. But it should be somewhere near 1.8 million instead of 1.3. I hope I am right.

[@celestialnavigator3116]

Wow. She's gorgeous.

[@willh.2155]

The era of brits is coming, judging by the depth of its pro league

[@mygamechannel2300]

Usually it's like that, when someone did it, their compatriots saw that and realize it's achiveable.

[@miaash3870]

Emma & her family need to make sure the wicked media does not ruin this lovely & talented teenager's life! Too much fuss Too much publicity Too much nonsense Emma was brought up with inner belief, taking care of each day as best as possible! This is most sadly NOT taught by British parents!

[@gamingtonight1526]

So much detail about Dart versus Raducanu. Dart was the star in this match and even the commentators talked as though it was Dart's to lose!

[@jackburgess8579]

Dart was ranked 200 places above Raducanu!

[@gamingtonight1526]

@@jackburgess8579 I am pointing out how well Emma did. But in any event, good commentating is about fairness of coverage.

[@hooper1790]

@@gamingtonight1526 she was a complete nobody at this point. cry about it.

[@gamingtonight1526]

@@hooper1790 ???

[@AmericanRoads]

I so sincerely hope that she can remain consistent at her game, and does not get crushed by her own meteoric rise to success. Please do not turn into another Naomi Osaka.

[@danlovesayu]

Osaka's nightmare started when she won her first Grand Slam on a bitter side as Serena Williams taunt her. Plus Osaka is more of an introvert person compared to Emma. Emma won her battle fair and square against an opponent similar to her age on US Open. You can see how she handles the media much better compare to how Osaka handled hers.

[@squibsp]

@@mikeymoo1291 not only that, the problem is also Osakas game, not able to change tactics when under pressure, drop shot,s etc

[@donaldpolson5450]

Naomi has mental health issues THAT is the main difference. She is still outrageously talented, you don't just simply lose talent at that level. Like any high level sport psychology is just as, if not more, important than physicality. Naomi appears 'fragile' even before games now whereas Emma just has that incredible mentality. Part youthful lack of fear but mostly just incredible honed will/focus. As long as she maintains that imo she'll (and Fernades) will shake the women's game.

[@boke75]

@@squibsp Tactics ? What tactics ? 99% of the time, Osake like Serena, just bludgeons the hell out of the ball ! When she meets a smart, moderately hardhitting opponent like Barty she's in trouble.

[@galamale6309]

@@zlmdragon. tar are}(Steel ,

[@staticcentrehalf7166]

Right at the end: "She must have almost a sense of disbelief at beating Dart...." Oh really?!?!

[@jackburgess8579]

In the 10 week period prior to the start of the USO Dart beat both Raducanu (at Nottingham) and Fernandez (Montreal)!

[@kukulroukul4698]

@@jackburgess8579 true ! thats WHY when i hear people talking about Raducanu winning Wimbledon which is on grass.... I KINDA disapprove this cause its a huge amount of LUCK involved in the ecuation

[@mygamechannel2300]

Emma probably is at that time, Dart is 7 years older and Emma still lack of matches and tournaments experience in Pro tennis.

[@trommelbiel]

Beautiful dress

[@user-om2fg7yh6s]

Don't think I've ever seen a mid game interview before.

[@KaitainCPS]

I reckon this Dart girl will go places.

[@ZiggyStardust49]

Dart actually beat Emma in June, just before Wimbledon.

[@2smoulder]

Even at this age Emma was simply too good for Harriet.

[@ittakes2-2tango]

Amazingly Harriet Dart has beaten both Emma Raducanu and Leylah Fernandez earlier this year.

[@RhetoricalMuse]

It's an age thing. Dart is fully matured, Emma - like a sprinter still has room for huge growth and therefore improvement.

[@noteynote4873]

Pity she is nobody.

[@johncooper4187]

And Emma had not played for months.

[@boke75]

How ? Dart played out of her mind ? Or did Emma play poorly ? Because here Emma schooled Dart.

[@ittakes2-2tango]

@@boke75 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHSyZXialK-fd8U

[@carlix8035]

Aw good old uncle Dave (the cameraman).

[@mmm6325]

Fucking hell mate she looks so good

[@mikthe2004]

Do you mean her tennis - or her?? But I agree. She looks good!! Her tennis too!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@kukulroukul4698]

@@mikthe2004 her movements are SO WELL trained to the last detail ! When child she MUST have been ...AN ABSOLUTE learner , listening very well to her teachers

[@kukulroukul4698]

@@mikthe2004 watch how her movements DOESNT change over time ! She improvise only tactics and shot selection but NEVER improvises movements. Movements/routine/details stays the same every match ,every point . AMAZING !

[@mikthe2004]

@@kukulroukul4698 Yeah, she's one of a kind all right. But now she needs to back these wins up with some more good results. I just hope she doesn't get distracted with all this attention she's getting.

[@HockeyVictory66]

It’s funny that they haven’t recognized Emma’s ability yet. It’s all about “ POTENTIAL”. Of course, nobody could have predicted that she would win the U.S. Open in her first try. Dart is now just a footnote compared to Emma.

[@mygamechannel2300]

Who ? The commentator already said her game is excellent and no vulnerability, etc ... even said her "craft" is already so far beyond her year. LTA? They are the one who keep pushing Emma to get wild card for Wimbledon in 2021 even when she lack of match experience for the last 2 years.

[@bigrobsydney]

Came to have another look at the technique again, after the USO. Quite amazing really.

[@christuffer]

Just look at that crowd...

[@boke75]

1:35:00 Emma looks rather animated here. I'm willing to bet she was still pissed and talking to her coach about the chair umpire overrule, lol.

[@lleange363]

zhang made a 1 match win vs emma but she had her revenge in US open 2021

[@BenjWarrant]

It's all there, isn't it? Blistering serve at 1:25:14 and the fantastic passing winner at 1:29:15...

[@Timothy_Pitt]

Just me, or is there little sign of friendship here between the two?

[@user-jasonyou8888]

台灣之光！！

[@jiezhao2758]

Too much noise from neighbor ! What are they doing? Please let them go!

[@stickitupyourasteric]

At this time they knew that Emma was their only player that had a chance of winning something of consequence and they wanted to bend her way.. As they said, Harriet was double bageled by Sharapova on 01/13/19. I'm writing this as dart is playing in a w100 Tokyo after being booted out of us open in the qualies.. Sad ending to her 2023

[@paulopescador3158]

UKE PRUPAULOMILITA PEIXICADO ALTO MAR COMADATÉ DE NAVIO

[@fearsomebunny]

25:45, Are you KIDDING ME? You know, I knew her idol was Federer before she said it...

[@fatnortherner3198]

'She will be there soon enough' not half!

[@stickitupyourasteric]

Poor Dart, daily given 100 reasons to frown..

[@stickitupyourasteric]

Let's all give thaks that Serena is in the rear view mirror... She was a big part of the reason women's tennis lost viewers and young players... She never embraces the audience and in turn she was not embraced.

[@berni9977]

Where are the Ball boys/girls ???

[@dave28lax]

Well, it may be difficult to remember, but there was this pandemic type thing around then, so having ball boys/girls wasn't a thing.

[@richardgardner3695]

That Raducanu looks pretty useful, wonder how she's doing now.....

[@inkyura6505]

There is no ball-boy, ball-girl. why??

[@carolinelogan2877]

It was due to Covid restrictions.

[@philjames9904]

forget the ball-boys more important there were no line judges for this entire event.

[@thegorn]

Dart got a donut

[@richardplantan4375]

How come Harriet didn't congratulate Emma at the end of the match. Terrible sportsmanship.

[@mnandes2405]

She did on 1:34:30 . It’s was 2020 , top of pandemic time , they couldn’t hug

[@pjmoseley243]

they touched tennis racket, don't forget the virus has modified contact rules,

[@miaash3870]

Here, we have a great display of class/mentality/attitude/determination between 24 years old British & 17 years old Chinese/Romanian!

[@pjmoseley243]

@@miaash3870 lol

[@kukulroukul4698]

@@pjmoseley243 yeah lol but NOT lolish

[@joestudly9048]

That camera mans a bit naughty Staring at Harriot Dart's bottom

[@footballnotsoccer115]

1:15:40

[@roymarisflores9999]

How there’s no ball boys😭😭😭

[@DDMPresse]

Due to Covid-related restrictions. Same reason no spectators...

[@Davyfb75]

She beats Jodie Burrage in the final

[@paulopescador3158]

MORÉNA PAULO PILOTODE CASAS ÉTIM JOMGO ÉIGOU AVIÁDE CASAS TÉI DE I NOUCATEO PRACOBATÉ UINIMIGÚ QUE JESUS TIM ABÉMCOE FROM I ATUA FAMILA BJS PRISÉSA DE DEUS RIO BRASIL

[@paulopescador3158]

OI PAULO MILITA COMADATÉ DE AVIÁO DECASAS MERGUIRADO OSIANÓ NAVÉGADO ALTOMAR DE NAVIO FAIXA TRÉTA DE CARATÉ BATERISTA DE BAMDA FAFA TEI MONÉM ÉUSODE JESUS SOUTÉRO IVAJÉRICO DE DEUS BJS FROM LUA ITRELA DO MAR RIO DE JANERIO BRASIL

[@Peter-James66]

They have her age wrong here. She would have been 18yrs not 17yrs.

[@jackburgess8579]

Fun fact. In her entire life, Emma has only ever played two matches against opponents in the top 40 - namely Bencic (12) and Sakkari (18).

[@boke75]

And now Sakkari is top 10. And Bencic at 12 is almost there.

[@jackburgess8579]

@@boke75 In the live WTA Ranking, Bencic is now 10 (with Sakkari 9)!

[@boke75]

@@jackburgess8579 😆So Emma practically beat two Top 10ers.

[@boke75]

1:34:40 Chair umpire overruled Emma at 30-love in the last game with a doubtful "on-the-line" call which Emma vehemently challenged with him being on the other side and her right there. And here seeing the same chair umpire having a discussion with Dart after the match. Odd.

[@BenjWarrant]

I just could not believe when she had to cancel Austin in early 2023 with f***ing tonsillitis. What else, FFS?

[@kukulroukul4698]

Harriet has a movement at servicing thats so different from Raducanu's . NOT that im rooting for Raducanu but... its an awfull incomplete movement

[@paulopescador3158]

LORIÁ GJOGA NOU CATIÓ BJS QUE JESUS ABEMCOE VOSÉ TUA FAMILA PULO PILOTO JESUS TIM AMR ÉTABEI

[@paparobbo62]

Much English media hysteria has been seen about this player but the truth is if many of he top seeds had played in New York and given she was a wild card entry she would most likely have been out in the 1st or 2nd rounds. She will not win another major open title.

[@rayian5891]

Top seed Barty was defeated by Rogers. Two days later Raducanu took out Rogers. Fernandez beat 2nd seed Sabalenka. Raducanu defeated Fernandez. Emma didn't get a wildcard. She had to qualify. What's the point of your negative evaluation?

[@tonyroberts5068]

It is also interesting to note that it was Harriet Dart who beat Raducanu at Nottingham just prior to Wimbledon this year, just before the teenager's rise to prominence. Unlike Gerry Robbertson, I believe Raducanu will win another major open title, but maybe not for a couple of years yet. She has got to learn a lot about the WTA circuit and develop her game solidly. Once she can do that, she'll be one of the top 5 in the world.

[@ReTracer]

@@rayian5891 It looks like an attack of the green-eyed monster.

[@mohammadsakran3525]

Who cares!?? Her WTA ranking 130..😂

[@miaash3870]

Here, we have a great display of class/mentality/attitude/determination between 24 years old British & 17 years old Chinese/Romanian!!

[@philjames9904]

Why do you keep repeating this rubbish, It is British vs British. What is your issue or problem or are you just a racist? Was there not someone in the 1930-40s that thought the only good blood was pureblood?

[@sigurdm]

Very bad filming

[@ds8680]

chinese mother, romanian father born in canada. zero, zero british