The LTA have shared this lovely video of when Joanie met, played with and inspired her hero Emma Raducanu.

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  • Keys books semi-final spotpublished at 16:36 British Summer Time 13 June

    Shnaider 6-2 3-6 4-6 Keys

    In the opening game of the day, Madison Keys had to come from behind to book her spot in the last four.

    The Australian Open winner dropped the opening set but knuckled down in the second set before a single break of serve was enough to advance through.

    Madison Keys tapping her racquetImage source, Getty Images
  • Maria stuns Rybakinapublished at 16:35 British Summer Time 13 June

    Maria 6-4 7-6 (7-4) Rybakina

    In the shock of the tournament, world number 87 Tatjana Maria toppled former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina to book her spot in the last four.

    With one of her two children watching on, Maria's slice-heavy game was enough to bamboozle Rybakina and set up a match against second seed Madison Keys.

    Tatjana Maria fist pumping in celebrationImage source, Getty Images
  • Postpublished at 16:34 British Summer Time 13 June

    Zheng v Raducanu

    Huge cheers for Emma Raducanu as she makes her way out on to the Andy Murray Arena.

    The roof (if there was one) would come off if Raducanu was to win here.

  • The only Brit remainingpublished at 16:33 British Summer Time 13 June

    Zheng v Raducanu

    Emma Raducanu is the only Briton remaining in the singles draw and the hopes of the west London crowd rest on her shoulders.

    But she should be full of confidence coming into this one having not yet dropped a set without hitting top gear.

    She may be up against the Olympic gold medallist but a win is certainly not beyond Raducanu here.

  • Welcome aboardpublished at 16:32 British Summer Time 13 June

    Hello!

    It's day five at Queen's and what a match we have coming your way very soon.

    Newly-crowned British number one Emma Raducanu will take on top seed Zheng Qinwen for a spot in the semi-finals.

    Let's get to it, shall we?

    Emma Raducanu smilingImage source, Getty Images
  • Get Inspired: How to get into tennispublished at 15:14 British Summer Time 6 June

    Get Inspired
    #GetInspired

    How do I start?

    • There are over 20,000 tennis courts across the United Kingdom. Getting going is pretty easy, whether you're starting out or coming back to the game, there's a level to suit everyone, external.
    • Thousands of clubs and park courts, external around the country can provide racquets and balls if you don't have your own.
    • Once you're feeling confident, there is a Local Tennis League, external system to get involved with near you. There are more than 150 leagues and over 15,000 players of all levels and abilities across the UK.
    • If you've been inspired by Emma LTA Youth, external is a fun entry point for kids aged 4-11, giving parents the chance to in too, with an accredited coach.
    • If you need a different introduction to tennis, external, there are some fun routes to try, including Walking Tennis, Padel, Tennis Xpress, and Pair & Play, specifically for women.

    What is it?

    • The aim of the game is pretty simple; hit a tennis ball over the net, making sure to keep it inside the designated lines.
    • If your opponent fails to return the ball back over the net to you, you win the point. You can play with two people (one-on-one), or with four (two-on-two) on different surfaces, including grass, hard court, carpet and clay.

    Is it for me?

    • The simple pleasures of whacking a ball over a net are not to be underestimated. It's an addictive and fun way to get fit, with many different variations to suit people of all ages and abilities.
    • As well as being extremely social, tennis is a non-impact sport which improves bone-density and flexibility of muscles and ts.

    What to expect when I start?

    • Tennis will give you an all-round workout and help you stay fit, building your leg muscles as you run around the court.
    • You will improve your hand-eye co-ordination, build upper body muscles and increase stamina as you run around the court.
    • The British weather isn't the most reliable, but there are options to play indoors or floodlit courts, external throughout the year.
    • Tennis can be adapted for any level of ability, as well as for players with different disabilities. Wheelchair tennis can be played on any regular tennis court, with no modifications to racquets or balls, and there are many different options for those with other disabilities to play.
    • The LTA, external caters for and champions wheelchair tennis, and also offers subsidised camps featuring learning-disability, deaf and visually-impaired tennis.
    • There is also Mini Tennis, external for children aged 3-10, with smaller courts, nets and racquets and lower-bouncing balls.
    • Tennis players need coaches, external, and that's a great way to get involved with the sport.
    Media caption,

    'Tennis saved my life'