US Open winner Emma Raducanu rubs shoulders with A-list celebrities at Met Gala in New York

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US Open champion Emma Raducanu at the Met Gala (centre) and Kim Kardashian (left) and Grimes (right). Credit: AP

US Open champion Emma Raducanu rubbed shoulders with some of the biggest names in fashion and the celebrity world after scoring an invite to the Met Gala.

The 18-year-old won her first major tournament on Saturday and 48 hours later found herself on a carpet with A-list stars at one of the year’s most exclusive events.

In a sign of her new-found superstardom, Raducanu joined the likes of Kim Kardashian West, Jennifer Lopez and Billie Eilish at the Met Gala, the annual soiree raising funds for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute.

Emma Raducanu scored an invite to the exclusive Met Gala following her US Open heroics Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

She wore a black-and-white Chanel ensemble at the event in New York City, nine miles from Flushing Meadows, where she won the US Open.

Raducanu, who was sitting her A-levels little more than three months ago, also had pearl jewellery to complement her outfit.

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The Met Gala invitation was just the latest piece of recognition for the teenager’s stunning on-court success.

She said she would frame the letter of congratulations sent to her from the Queen following her US Open triumph, sealed with her victory in the final over another teen, Canadian Leylah Fernandez.

Emma Raducanu wore Chanel at the Met Gala, where she rubbed shoulders with A-list stars Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

The personal message to Raducanu from the Queen, which was posted on the Royal Family website, read: “I send my congratulations to you on your success in winning the United States Open Tennis Championships.

“It is a remarkable achievement at such a young age, and is testament to your hard work and dedication.

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“I have no doubt your outstanding performance, and that of your opponent Leylah Fernandez, will inspire the next generation of tennis players.

“I send my warmest good wishes to you and your many supporters.”

Meanwhile, other big names turned heads on the red carpet, with Billie Eilish - who had initially been hidden by a team holding up sheets around her - unveiling her bright peach dress, channelling Marilyn Monroe.

Billie Eilish making an entrance. Credit: AP

Kim Kardashian was covered from head to toe in black - with even her face behind her black outfit.

Kim Kardashian wore an unorthodox outfit. Credit: AP

Rihanna and rapper ASAP Rocky were also among the attendees.

Rihanna and ASAP Rocky. Credit: AP

Another tennis star, Naomi Osaka, wanted to celebrate all her cultures — Japan, Haitian and the US — and picked a Louis Vuitton gown designed in collaboration with her sister, Mari Osaka.

Cordae Dunston, left, and Naomi Osaka. Credit: AP

Lil Nas X did a Lady Gaga-esque strip tease on the carpet in gold Versace, going from cape to armour and finally to embellished jumpsuit.

Lil Nas X wearing what looks like a superhero outfit. Credit: AP

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