WATCH Sporty US Open finalist Emma Raducanu's high-speed hot lap at Silverstone

The US Open Ladies final is set to witness history as Emma Raducanu and Leylah Fernandez would be competing in the first all-teen final since Serena Williams and Martina Hingis featured in the 1999 US Open final. Raducanu also made history by becoming the first qualifier to reach the final of a women's Grand Slam event. However, recent videos have revealed that the British teenager also has a thrill for speed and was interested in karting and motocross when she was younger.

Emma Raducanu loved karting and motocross during younger days

Ahead of the iconic Italian Grand Prix this weekend, F1 posted a Tweet to highlight that Emma Raducanu also 'loved karting and motocross when she was younger.' Fans can have a look at the video below where the 18-year old Brit can be seen being driven around the Silverstone circuit. While she did seemed scared on certain occasions, one can clearly see her enjoying the thrill of high speeds.

Netizens react to Emma Raducanu's high-speed ride

A McLaren F1 fan was delighted to see Emma Raducanu's high-speed ride as the user requested his favourite team to get her to a Grand Prix.

Meanwhile, several others complimented the 18-year old Brit for being a 'good sport.'

US Open Ladies final: Emma Raducanu vs Leylah Fernandez details

18-year old Emma Raducanu will face 19-year old Leylah Fernandez in the US Open Ladies final on Saturday night. The match is scheduled to commence live at 1:30 AM IST on September 12. This all-teen final is about to be just the eighth all-teen Grand Slam final in the Open era (since 1968).

How to watch the US Open Ladies final live in India?

Fans wondering how to watch US Open 2021 live in India can tune into the Star Sports network, which have the official broadcasting rights to the games. The Emma Raducanu vs Leylah Fernandez game can be watched live on Star Sports Select 1 or 2 SD/HD. As for the Raducanu vs Fernandez live streaming, fans can tune into the Disney+ Hotstar app. Meanwhile, fans can also track the live updates of the US Open Ladies final on the social media handles of the US Open.