Tennis fans in the UK will be able to watch Emma Raducanu in the US Open final for free tonight.
The young star won a place in the women's final after beating Maria Sakkari in Thursday night’s semi.
Eighteen-year-old Raducanu will now take on fellow teenager Leylah Fernandez in tonight's match, which could see her become the first British woman to win a grand slam in 44 years.
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On the line is a prize cheque for £1.8million – more than eight times Raducanu’s current career earnings – as well as 2,000 ranking points, which would move the teenager up from her current standing of 150 to 23.
Luckily, the showdown will be shown on free-to-air television in the UK after Amazon Prime agreed to a deal with Channel 4.
Alex Green, managing director of Prime Video Sport Europe said: “Emma’s journey from qualification through to the US Open final at the age of 18 is a truly magical story for British sport and we think it’s important that we extend our coverage to as many people as possible to support her in this historic moment for women’s tennis.
“Young tennis talent such as Emma need the right support to become the stars we see today and we’re delighted to be able to commit even more investment to the next generation of women’s tennis in the UK.”
Channel 4’s chief content officer Ian Katz said: “Emma’s meteoric rise to secure a place in the US Open final is just sensational.
“We’re glad to have worked with Prime Video and pulled out all the stops to get it on air and I’m sure viewers will be thrilled at the prospect of watching Emma in this grand slam final.”
The match takes place tonight, September 11, at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York at 9pm (UK time).
Coverage will begin on Channel 4 from 8pm.
Amazon Prime subscribers will also be able to watch it on Amazon Prime Video via a smart TV, laptop or on the app.
