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Raducanu serving up inspiration to young players

Raducanu serving up inspiration to young players

Young tennis players have been inspired by Emma Raducanu, the 18-year-old Grand Slam winner.

Raducanu beat fellow teenager Leylah Fernandez 6-4 6-3 to end Britain's 44-year wait for a women's Grand Slam singles champion.

BBC News went to meet some young players at the David Lloyd club in Leeds.


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