Emma Raducanu: How tennis star's fortune rose from £44 in the bank to £12 million

Emma Raducanu’s rise to fame is nothing short of a fairytale story.

Her historic US Open win in September 2021 has made her a household name within sport as a whole, not just tennis.

As well as her meteoric rise from 338th to 22nd in the world rankings in just three months, the Brit’s change in financial status also reflects how quickly her career has spiked.

Raducanu had just £44 in her company account before her triumph at Flushing Meadows saw her fortune skyrocket to a handsome £12 million, according to the Daily Mail.

The British number one is the sole director of her company Harbour 6 limited, which was established in February 2020. Its first set of accounts was filed last week and revealed finances up until February 2021.

Raducanu had total assets of £55,682, prior to owing creditors £54,883. A further £750 was subtracted from the left over amount as ‘provision for liabilities’, leaving the company with just £44 in net assets after the outgoing payments.

Now, she is one of the most marketable young athletes in the world, after signing lucrative endorsement deals with a number of high-end brands.

The teenage tennis sensation made her WTA main tour debut at the Nottingham Open in June 2021, which paved the way for a wildcard entry into Wimbledon later that month.

After reaching the fourth round and receiving criticism for withdrawing due to breathing difficulties, Raducanu silenced her doubters with her astonishing unbeaten run at the US Open.

Before she made it onto the main roster at Flushing Meadows, the teenager had to play three qualifying matches. She then stormed through the main draw and became the first qualifier in history to win a Grand Slam title.

Raducanu’s win saw her pocket a total of £1.8