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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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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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‘Trusting myself': Leylah Fernandez, 19, reaches US Open SF
3 years, 4 months ago

‘Trusting myself': Leylah Fernandez, 19, reaches US Open SF

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — When Leylah Fernandez wins a pivotal point at the U.S. Open — and she’s won enough of them to become the tournament’s youngest semifinalist since Maria Sharapova in 2005 — the teenager with the exciting game and enthusiasm to match raises her right fist or windmills her arms, firing up herself and the crowd. “It’s really tough …

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'Trusting myself': Leylah Fernandez, 19, reaches US Open Semi Finals
3 years, 4 months ago

'Trusting myself': Leylah Fernandez, 19, reaches US Open Semi Finals

New Indian Express  

What often happens next, after good points or bad, is just as important to the success of the unseeded Canadian left-hander with the quick reflexes: She'll turn her back to the court and her opponent, face the wall behind the baseline for a few moments, gather herself and repeat whatever that day's mantra of choice is. “It's really tough to …

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