Emma Raducanu, US Open winner, finds new fans in China

'China has a new sweetheart: 18-year-old US Open winner Emma Raducanu.' Analysis by jessieyeung8

A version of this story appeared in CNN's Meanwhile in China newsletter, a three-times-a-week update exploring what you need to know about the country's rise and how it impacts the world. Sign up here.The British tennis player defeated Canadian Leylah Fernandez in a straight-set victory on Saturday, becoming the youngest grand slam winner since Maria Sharapova won Wimbledon in 2004.

Her victory trended on Weibo; one hashtag,"18-year-old ethnic Chinese young player wins US open championship," has been viewed more than 200 million times, while the video of her Mandarin message has been viewed more than a million times.British player Emma Raducanu lies on the court after defeating Leylah Fernandez, of Canada, on September 11 in New York. Chinese official media also celebrated her win and highlighted her Chinese roots.

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