Welsh Tennis Player Hopes 'Raducanu Fever' Encourages Others To Take Up Game
14 year old Erin Passmore from Swansea aims to head to America to continue her training once she finishes school.
Last updated 11th Sep 2021
The youngster is a big fan of Emma Raducanu who will attempt to complete a fairy tale run at the US Open tonight, by becoming the only qualifier to win a Grand Slam title.
She's the first British woman to reach the final of a major since Virginia Wade won Wimbledon in 1977. Raducanu takes on another teenager in Canada's Leylah Fernandez.
Erin Passmore was runner up in the under 18s singles and doubles at the Welsh championships this year. She's hoping Emma's success will encourage other young girls to take up the sport.
She told us: "I really have really enjoyed watching Emma throughout the US Open going through qualifiers and what an achievement for her to now be in the final. I like her fight, passion, determination and the way she is always smiling - which means she loves being on the court and competing. Having her as a role model is incredible especially as she is only 18."
LISTEN to interview on Twitter link below: