Raducanu signs another lucrative contract as she looks to arrest slump in form

US Open champ Emma Raducanu continues to be snapped up by big brands after her Grand Slam win. The 19-year-old smiled as she was photographed in a £150,000 911 GT3 white Porsche after she signed up as an ambassador for the car business.

She was also pictured with a £27,000 classic 911 Carrera 3.2. Raducanu said: “Porsche has always been in my head. It is one of the brands that I’ve loved from a young age.

“One of my coaches had a 911 Targa. Yeah, cool coach. Whenever I would see him I would be like dreaming of one day sitting in my own. It’s important for me to align with partners and brands that I really feel passionate about and that I identify with.

“And I feel like because motorsports has always been a part of me, I think this partnership with Porsche is incredible.” She added that she loves motorsports because it has a drive for continuous improvement, which she likened to the game of tennis.

Emma added: “My favourite car is the 911 for sure. Throughout the generations it’s so unique and beautiful in every way.“I feel like it’s one of the most iconic cars that are out there.”

She added: “When I was younger I remember the Porsche Grand Prix was always a big tournament and a very different a unique tournament be cause the winner would get a Porsche.

“That was always very special.” Porsche is the latest company to sign up Raducanu. She also has deals with Sports Direct, Vodafone and Evian.

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