Emma Raducanu, Serena Williams: The 5 youngest US Open singles champions

With the 2022 US Open fast approaching, it’s always great to look back at the countless memorable moments from previous years.

Flushing Meadows has played host to many young tennis stars who have gone on to write their names in the history books.

GiveMeSport Women takes a look back at the youngest ever US Open singles champions and how they achieved their title.

Emma Raducanu played out her very own fairytale in New York last year when she ended Britain’s 44-year wait for a female Grand Slam champion.

Without dropping a single set, the teenager became the first qualifier in history to win a major title.

The British number one defeated Canada’s Leylah Fernandez in a thrilling all-teenage final to bank her first ever Grand Slam trophy. This year, she will look to retain her crown in her first ever title defence.

Raducanu had been on the WTA Tour just three months prior to her spectacular triumph at the US Open. Her success saw her skyrocket more than 300 places in the world rankings and she has since signed lucrative endorsement deals with brands including Evian, Dior, and British Airways.

In 1999, Serena Williams started the ripple effect that created an enormous tidal wave in her magnificent career.

The former world number one has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles in total, and it all started at the US Open.

Just before her 18th birthday, Williams made a huge splash by defeating reigning champion Martina Hingis in the final at Flushing Meadows.

The 1999 US Open was a hugely successful tournament for Williams, as not only did she win her first Grand Slam singles title, but she was triumphant in the doubles tournament alongside sister Venus.

Williams has since announced her pending retirement from tennis, and the 2022 US