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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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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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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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How Emma Raducanu kept her composure following cut to knee as Leylah Fernandez fretted
3 years, 3 months ago

How Emma Raducanu kept her composure following cut to knee as Leylah Fernandez fretted

The Telegraph  

There may not have been many public tears from Britain's newest sporting superstar, but Emma Raducanu gave blood and sweat as she fought her way to an incredible US Open victory. The New York final was delayed for several minutes late in the second set after Raducanu slipped on the hard court, cutting her knee. With blood trickling down her …

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Emma Raducanu beats Leylah Fernandez to win U.S. Open
3 years, 3 months ago

Emma Raducanu beats Leylah Fernandez to win U.S. Open

The Hindu  

British teenager Emma Raducanu completed the greatest underdog title triumph in tennis history on Saturday, becoming the first qualifier to capture a Grand Slam title with a straight-set defeat of Canada’s Leylah Fernandez in the US Open women’s final. Raducanu, 18, was the first British woman in 44 years to win a Slam crown after beating 73rd-ranked 19-year-old left-hander Fernandez …

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US Open 2021 final: Teens shape women's tennis, one Grand Slam at a time
3 years, 3 months ago

US Open 2021 final: Teens shape women's tennis, one Grand Slam at a time

The Hindu  

The absence of home favourite Serena Williams, one of tennis' biggest stars, in the US Open 2021, has in no way stopped the surprises from coming. Emma Raducanu: History beckons Briton teen at US Open Meanwhile, women’s tennis is set to crown its 13th different Grand Slam champion since Serena’s momentous triumph at the 2017 Australian Open. The average would …

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US Open: Raducanu beats Sakkari to meet Leylah Fernandez in final
3 years, 4 months ago

US Open: Raducanu beats Sakkari to meet Leylah Fernandez in final

The Hindu  

Briton Emma Raducanu became the first qualifier to reach the U.S. Open final on Thursday by beating Greece's Maria Sakkari 6-1, 6-4 on Arthur Ashe stadium. With British tennis royalty Tim Henman and Virginia Wade looking on from the stands, Raducanu fended off seven break points across her first two service games and capitalized on a trio of double faults …

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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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US Open: Naomi Osaka tosses racket, loses to teenager Leylah Fernandez
3 years, 4 months ago

US Open: Naomi Osaka tosses racket, loses to teenager Leylah Fernandez

India TV News  

Naomi Osaka smacked her racket against Arthur Ashe Stadium's court. Soon enough, Osaka's title defense at the U.S. Open was over in the third round with a 5-7, 6-7, 6-4 loss Friday night to Leylah Fernandez, an 18-year-old from Canada who is ranked 73rd and never had been this far in Grand Slam competition. But this was Osaka's first Slam …

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