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 Final Highlights, Emma Raducanu vs Leylah Fernandez: Emma Raducanu completed her historic run through the U.S. Open by beating Leylah Fernandez 6-4, 6-3 for her first Grand Slam title. I’m excited to go out there.” It is the first time teenagers have met in a Grand Slam final since 17-year-old Serena Williams beat Martina Hingis, 18, at …
