Brit teen star Emma Raducanu reaches Wimbledon last 16 with win

Emma Raducanu's Wimbledon fairytale continued with a stunning victory over world number 45 Sorana Cirstea on Court One.

The 18-year-old has quickly become the story of the Championships, having only played one WTA Tour level match before this tournament, but she showed she belongs on the big stage with a 6-3 7-5 victory.

Raducanu, who is waiting for her A-Level results, passed this particular test in fine style, with a run of eight successive games laying the foundations of a memorable afternoon.

As well as a sparkling attacking display, she also showed fighting spirit and tenacity in the second set, claiming the win on her third match point.

Raducanu's performance caught the eye of Liam Gallagher.

The musician tweeted: "Emma Raducanu BIBLICAL."

Raducanu said in her on-court interview: "Honestly, I am so speechless right now, at the end I didn't know what my reaction would be if I won and that just happened, I am so so grateful for all the support I had today.

"Who would have thought, it is funny because at the start when I was packing to come into the bubble, my parents were like, 'Aren't you packing too many sets of match kit?'.

"I think I am going to have to do some laundry tonight, but I think they have a laundry service at the hotel, so I am all good."

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