British tennis star, Emma Raducanu has admitted she hasn’t decided how to spend her £1.8 million prize money from her historic US Open win — and she’s leaving the financial decisions to her parents.
The 22-year-old, who became the first British woman in 44 years to win a Grand Slam title, told Good Morning Britain that she hasn’t even checked whether the money has landed in her bank account. “I haven’t bought anything yet,” she said. “Tennis is such an expensive sport, so most of it will probably go back into my training. I don’t really think about the money — I just want to focus on my game.”
Since returning to her family home in Bromley, Kent, Emma has been greeted by proud neighbors and her father, Ian, who posed with her for photos outside their house. Her mother, Renee — whom Emma credits for her confidence and discipline — chose to stay out of the spotlight.
Despite her newfound fame, the teenager revealed that she’s been unable to find a free tennis court to practice on. “It’s crazy — I can’t get a court anywhere! But it’s great that more people are getting into tennis,” she said.
Emma’s incredible win has already made her one of the most talked-about athletes in the world. Marketing experts predict that major brands will soon flood her with endorsement deals worth tens of millions. She’s also wasted no time in protecting her brand — trademarking her name within hours of her US Open victory.
Her rapid rise has been meteoric. Just weeks ago, she was finishing her A-levels with top grades — an A* in Maths and an A in Economics — before dazzling the world at Flushing Meadows, where she became the first qualifier in history to win a Grand Slam.
After a whirlwind few days that included attending the Met Gala and visiting the New York Stock Exchange, the young champion says she’s taking a short break before returning to training. “I’m still on cloud nine,” she said. “I’ll rest for a few days and then get straight back to work. I’m hungry to improve and can’t wait to play more tournaments.”
Emma’s humility, intelligence, and multicultural background — with a Romanian father, Chinese mother, and British upbringing — have made her a global icon almost overnight. Industry insiders already predict she could become the first billion-dollar female athlete, with experts comparing her potential earnings to those of Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams.
For now, though, Emma seems unfazed by the fame. She’s content spending quiet time at home, grateful for the journey so far. “It’s amazing to be back,” she smiled. “I’ve been away for seven weeks, so it’s nice to just relax with my family. I’m still taking it all in.”
