US Open 2021

[Eddie]

Is it 1.25m? Or is that just for reaching the final

$2.5m for the winner, $1.25m for the runner up (iirc).

 

[robfosters]

This beats Murray’s US open win imo. It’s something none of us thought was the remotest of possibilities 3 weeks ago

 

[CaptainRAVE]

Amazing stuff.

I hope this inspires a whole new generation... And stop tennis being an elite sport. Snotty posh tennis clubs etc.

Most sports are ‘elite’ and take a lot of money to get into to this level.

 

[marc2003]

2.5 million bucks. Sweet.

 

[robfosters]

I’m actually filling up here lol

 

[Reuben klang]

This beats Murray’s US open win imo. It’s something none of us thought was the remotest of possibilities 3 weeks ago

To be fair didn’t even think Andy would win it when he blew the 2 sets lead. Remember thinking you tit making me stay up this late. Finished at like 3 or 4am!

 

[Tombstone]

Whenever I look at Radacanu I get Winnie Cooper vibes

 

[manic111]

The weirdest thing is that despite the fact that this is a remarkable story, it all just feels so unsurprising, almost like she was designed to be there. She's a bit special

 

[muon]

Most sports are ‘elite’ and take a lot of money to get into to this level.

I think only football has enough money for anyone with talent to come through regardless of money.

 

[Freddie1980]

I hope she has a good agent companies will be throwing money at her to endorse there brands

 

[Merlin5]

How much are the us open winnings? I thought I'd read earlier that she'd so far made about 250k from winnings.

Right, my mistake. I thought she was already a millionaire but it must have been when the final was done.

 

[Tombstone]

I hope she has a good agent companies will be throwing money at her to endorse there brands

EA Sports will be on the phone to her first thing tomorrow

 

[Eddie]

I wonder who'll win Sports Personality this year.

 

[CaptainRAVE]

I think only football has enough money for anyone with talent to come through regardless of money.

Even then it takes a fair bit of money for the training to get many players to the required level now. Sure, once they get to club level they’ll get a lot of support, but it’s more difficult than it’s ever been. I know first hand having taught several kids who play at club/national level. Not quite to tennis levels obviously.

 

[MikeTimbers]

Whenever I look at Radacanu I get Winnie Cooper vibes

OMG! will never not see that now!

 

[Merlin5]

"So Emma, what did you do in 2021?"

"Ah nothing much. Got a couple of A's
in my A levels. Oh yeah, and forgot to mention, I won the US Open."

 

[robfosters]

Whenever I look at Radacanu I get Winnie Cooper vibes

My early 90’s crush

 

[Worthy]

I wonder who'll win Sports Personality this year.

That’s my Christmas telly viewing ruined now the mystery is gone

 

[robfosters]

I wonder who'll win Sports Personality this year.

Might as well close the book

 

[antijoke]

I wonder who'll win Sports Personality this year.

was thinking the same thing lol, was going to rush to stick some cash on her but sky odds are 1/10 lol

Fair play to her, I’m not a tennis lover (watched a few Wimbledon finals over the years) but that was enthralling !