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Emma Raducanu and Leylah Fernandez: The teen stars of 2021 who are starting all over again
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Emma Raducanu and Leylah Fernandez: The teen stars of 2021 who are starting all over again

New York Times  

There may come a time when Leylah Fernandez and Emma Raducanu are in the draw of a major tournament and one of their names does not immediately follow the other in the tennis consciousness. When nearly three weeks of competition had ended, Raducanu, a relative unknown outside of Great Britain, had won 10 straight matches, including the qualifying tournament, and …

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Australian Open 2024: Jannik Sinner, Leylah Fernandez advance, Barbora Krejcikova battles injury to progress
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Jannik Sinner, Leylah Fernandez advance, Barbora Krejcikova battles injury to progress

India Today  

Barbora Krejcikova had to fight hard in her Australian Open 2024 Round 1 match against Japan’s Mai Hontama before she rallied back from a set down to win 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 at the Margaret Court Arena. Australian Open 2024, Day 1, Live Updates Krejcikova, also the 2021 French Open champion, took a medical timeout in the third set after she …

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Wimbledon 2023: Fifth seed Garcia beats Fernandez in second-round thriller
1 year, 6 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Fifth seed Garcia beats Fernandez in second-round thriller

The Hindu  

It took a 10-point shootout, but French fifth seed Caroline Garcia finally overcame Leylah Fernandez in three sets to reach the Wimbledon third round in early evening sunshine on Thursday. Having dropped the opening set 6-3, in which Fernandez slammed 10 clean winners, the Frenchwoman – her right racket-arm and shoulder strapped heavily – level with a 6-4 second set …

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Madrid Open: Mirra Andreeva, 15, stuns Leylah Fernandez in straight sets for landmark win
1 year, 8 months ago

Madrid Open: Mirra Andreeva, 15, stuns Leylah Fernandez in straight sets for landmark win

Firstpost  

Madrid: Mirra Andreeva on Wednesday became only the third 15-year-old to win a WTA 1000 main draw match as she defeated US Open 2021 runner-up Leylah Fernandez at the Madrid Open. The Russian also became just the second 15-year-old to beat a top 50 opponent at WTA 1000 level, after Bellis beat Zarina Diyas, who was ranked 32nd at the …

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Madrid Masters 2023: Mirra Andreeva, 15, upsets Leylah Fernandez for first WTA Tour win
1 year, 8 months ago

Madrid Masters 2023: Mirra Andreeva, 15, upsets Leylah Fernandez for first WTA Tour win

The Hindu  

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva upset Canada’s Leylah Fernandez 6-3, 6-4 in the first round of the Madrid Masters on Wednesday to clinch her first win on the WTA Tour. The 15-year-old Andreeva, awarded a main-draw wildcard, hit four aces and converted three of five break points to defeat 2021 US Open runner-up Fernandez in an hour and 16 minutes in …

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Leylah Fernandez progresses at ASB Classic
2 years ago

Leylah Fernandez progresses at ASB Classic

The Hindu  

Canada’s 2021 US Open finalist Leylah Fernandez opened her 2023 season with an emphatic 6-1, 6-1 win Monday over 15-year-old Brenda Fruhvirtova in the first round of the ASB Classic. Fernandez beat three top-5 players, including defending champion Naomi Osaki, on her way to the 2021 US Open final where she was beaten by Britain’s Emma Raducanu, who also is …

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ASB Classic: Venus Williams, Leylah Fernandez secure thumping wins in Round of 32
2 years ago

ASB Classic: Venus Williams, Leylah Fernandez secure thumping wins in Round of 32

India Today  

Venus Williams, on Monday, January 2, advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of the ASB Classic after beating USA’s Katie Volynets 7-6, 6-2 in the Round of 32 match. Venus Williams takes out her first match on Centre Court against Katie Volynets! !#wta #tennis #venuswilliams pic.twitter.com/UWklfYjTnj — ASB Classic January 2, 2023 In another match, Canada’s Leylah Fernandez also made a winning …

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US Open 2022: 2021 runners-up Leylah Fernandez on surreal feeling after return to Flushing Meadows – I had goosebumps
2 years, 4 months ago

US Open 2022: 2021 runners-up Leylah Fernandez on surreal feeling after return to Flushing Meadows – I had goosebumps

India Today  

Canada’s Leylah Fernandez said that she had goosebumps after returning to the US Open at Flushing Meadows. Currently ranked World No.14, Fernandez, on Tuesday, August 30, defeated France’s Oceane Dodin 6-3, 6-4 at Louis Armstrong Stadium. Fernandez smashed 26 winners, but the fact that she made only nine unforced errors compared to her opponent’s 24 gave her the advantage. Fernandez …

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French Open updates | Nadal tops Djokovic in 4-set thriller
2 years, 7 months ago

French Open updates | Nadal tops Djokovic in 4-set thriller

Associated Press  

PARIS — The Latest on the French Open tennis tournament : 1:15 a.m. Rafael Nadal has beaten Novak Djokovic 6-2, 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 in a monumental match in the quarterfinals to move a step closer to his 14th championship at the clay-court Grand Slam tournament and 22nd major trophy overall. ___ 4:30 p.m. American teenager Coco Gauff reached the semifinals …

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French Open updates | Teen Alcaraz hits ‘tweener lob in win
2 years, 7 months ago

French Open updates | Teen Alcaraz hits ‘tweener lob in win

Associated Press  

PARIS — The Latest on the French Open Grand Slam tennis tournament : 11:35 p.m. Carlos Alcaraz produced one remarkable back-to-the-net, between-the-legs lob to a corner to earn the last service break he would need in a 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 victory over Karen Khachanov that put the Spanish teenager in the French Open quarterfinals for the first time. ___ 8:45 …

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French Open 2022: Just call me 'Clay-lah', says Leylah Fernandez after reaching last-eight for first time
2 years, 7 months ago

French Open 2022: Just call me 'Clay-lah', says Leylah Fernandez after reaching last-eight for first time

Firstpost  

The 19-year-old has broken serve 23 times over four rounds leading to her rebranded first name by national media Teenager Leylah Fernandez reached the French Open quarter-finals for the first time on Sunday, revelling in her new nickname of “Clay-lah” in honour of her impressive run at Roland Garros. On her way, the 19-year-old has broken serve 23 times over …

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French Open: Leylah Fernandez after beating Katerina Siniakova in third round – I'm enjoying every moment on court
2 years, 7 months ago

French Open: Leylah Fernandez after beating Katerina Siniakova in third round – I'm enjoying every moment on court

India Today  

19-year-old Leylah Fernandez said that she is enjoying every bit of her outing in the French Open 2022 at Roland Garros. The teenager has already progressed to the third round after beating Czech Republic’s Katerina Siniakova 6-3, 6-2 on Thursday, May 26 on Court 6. I have been trying to improve my game every single day, trying to get to …

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Tennis in 2021: The best and the worst
2 years, 11 months ago

Tennis in 2021: The best and the worst

The Hindu  

A suspenseful quest for a rare Grand Slam highlighted men’s tennis, while unprecedented parity and shock champions spiced the women’s game. Best U.S. Open men’s match — Six weeks before the U.S. Open semifinals, Alexander Zverev upset Novak Djokovic at the Olympics to deny his bid for a “Golden Slam.” Could the world No. Each player has a significant advantage …

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Adelaide International: Iga Swiatek thrashes US Open finalist Leylah Fernandez
3 years ago

Adelaide International: Iga Swiatek thrashes US Open finalist Leylah Fernandez

Firstpost  

Swiatek, the defending champion this week, was in superb touch against an opponent who had been expected to trouble her. Adelaide: Iga Swiatek showcased her Australian Open credentials with a 6-1, 6-2 demolition of US Open finalist Leylah Fernandez at the Adelaide International on Thursday. The Pole, who won the 2020 French Open as a 19-year-old, took just 77 minutes …

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Billie Jean King Cup: US Open finalist Leylah Fernandez to sit finals out
3 years, 2 months ago

Billie Jean King Cup: US Open finalist Leylah Fernandez to sit finals out

Firstpost  

Tennis Canada confirmed that Fernandez pulled out of the team’s roster for the 1-6 November matches in Prague and is being replaced by Carol Zhao. Toronto: US Open runner-up Leylah Fernandez will not be part of Canada’s team for the Billie Jean King Cup finals next month. “We’re just going to see what the body says, what the mind says, …

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Who after Serena Williams? Sania Mirza answers
3 years, 3 months ago

Who after Serena Williams? Sania Mirza answers

The Hindu  

The women’s event of the US Open produced a magical final, between two unheralded teenagers in Emma Raducanu and Leylah Fernandez. Indian tennis star Sania Mirza believes that the fairytale run of Emma and Leylah provided a glimpse of the depth in the women’s field. Sania weighed in on the Indian women's cricket team's tour of Australia, which commences with …

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US Open 2021: Emma Raducanu 'hungry to get better' after winning maiden Grand Slam title
3 years, 3 months ago

US Open 2021: Emma Raducanu 'hungry to get better' after winning maiden Grand Slam title

Firstpost  

The 18-year-old Briton became the first qualifier in history to win a Grand Slam when she defeated 19-year-old Canadian Leylah Fernandez 6-4, 6-3 at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Saturday. Raducanu became Britain’s first Grand Slam champion in women’s singles since Virginia Wade in 1977 and did not drop a set during her run to the title in New York. The …

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New US Open champion Emma Raducanu, 18, takes her place among the stars at New York's Met Gala
3 years, 3 months ago

New US Open champion Emma Raducanu, 18, takes her place among the stars at New York's Met Gala

Daily Mail  

Tennis sensation Emma Raducanu led the glamorous arrivals at the Met Gala last night as she wowed the crowd in a stunning black and white Chanel ensemble. Tennis sensation Emma Raducanu, 18, led the glamorous arrivals at the Met Gala last night as she wowed the crowd in a stunning black and white Chanel ensemble Emma strutted the red carpet …

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Emma Raducanu wins US Open in historic final against Leylah Fernandez
3 years, 3 months ago

Emma Raducanu wins US Open in historic final against Leylah Fernandez

The Independent  

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In a New York minute, everything changed for U.S. Open champion Raducanu
3 years, 3 months ago

In a New York minute, everything changed for U.S. Open champion Raducanu

The Hindu  

Emma Raducanu's life changed in a New York minute on Saturday when she beat Canadian Leylah Fernandez 6-4, 6-3 in the US Open final, capping her improbable rise from 150th-ranked qualifier to Grand Slam champion. So striking was her performance that it eclipsed headlines for world number one Novak Djokovic's attempt at a calendar Grand Slam, what many had presumed …

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Leylah Fernandez pays tribute to New York City on anniversary of 9/11
3 years, 3 months ago

Leylah Fernandez pays tribute to New York City on anniversary of 9/11

The Hindu  

Leylah Fernandez may have come up short in the US Open final on Saturday, but the Canadian teen won over the New York crowd after the match when she paid homage to the city's resilience on the 20th anniversary of September 11 attacks. "I know on this day it was especially hard for New York and everyone around the United …

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On 9/11, US Open runners-up Leylah Fernandez says New York gave her strength
3 years, 3 months ago

On 9/11, US Open runners-up Leylah Fernandez says New York gave her strength

India TV News  

Leylah Fernandez had been listening to New Yorkers, and now she wanted them to hear her. They had wildly supported her across two memorable weeks of tennis, a time she had called “magical.” And when it was over, on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Fernandez needed them to know that New York's strength had made her stronger. …

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US Open 2021: Emma Raducanu, Leylah Fernandez display composure in spectacle
3 years, 3 months ago

US Open 2021: Emma Raducanu, Leylah Fernandez display composure in spectacle

Firstpost  

There were plenty of moments to be overwhelmed for teenagers Raducanu and Fernandez. On Arthur Ashe Stadium, largest tennis venue world in the world, Emma Raducanu clinched the US Open title for her first trophy and pocketed $2.5 million. Playing Canada’s Leylah Fernandez, Raducanu won 6-4, 6-3 in an hour and 51 minutes in a match that had multiple jaw-dropping …

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Leylah Fernandez Hopes to Match New York 9/11 Resilience After US Open Final Loss
3 years, 3 months ago

Leylah Fernandez Hopes to Match New York 9/11 Resilience After US Open Final Loss

News 18  

Leylah Fernandez hadn’t even been born in 2001 when terrorists attacked New York, but she hopes to show the same resilience and resolve as New Yorkers after her US Open final loss. “But it will just make me want to work harder and stronger, just come back to every tournament with the same hunger I came into this tournament.” After …

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