The Prediction Andy Murray Made About Emma Raducanu Right Before Her 2021 US Open Triumph
Before Emma Raducanu stunned the world by storming through the 2021 US Open as a qualifier, one person already had a feeling something special was brewing — Andy Murray.
In the weeks leading up to her historic run, Murray had quietly tipped Raducanu as Britain’s next breakout star. While the tennis world still saw her as a promising teenager finding her footing, Murray noted something different: her composure under pressure, her clean ball-striking, and the fearlessness that set her apart from her peers. He spoke openly about her talent, praising her maturity on court and insisting that she had the level to compete with the very best much sooner than people expected.
That prediction came true in spectacular fashion.
Raducanu didn’t just compete — she dominated. She marched through the draw without dropping a single set, becoming the first qualifier in history to win a Grand Slam title. Every match showcased the qualities Murray had identified: calmness, athletic precision, and an unshakeable belief in her game.
For many fans, her victory felt like a fairytale. For Murray, it simply felt like confirmation.
His early confidence in Raducanu now reads like a moment of passing-the-torch intuition — a British legend recognising the rise of the next generation. And as Raducanu lifted the trophy in New York, Murray’s prediction resonated across the tennis world: Emma Raducanu was indeed destined for greatness.
