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Milos Raonic, Kim Clijsters and Others Laud Leylah Fernandez For Upsetting Angelique Kerber at US Open 2021
As day 6 of the US Open kicked off in style, fans were in for a historic night. Right at the heart of the action, once again, was Canadian youngster Leylah Fernandez, as she took on a former World No. 1, Angelique Kerber. With a youthful display and fearless tennis, the 18-year-old beat the German in emphatic style and reached her first Grand slam quarter-finals.
Leylah Fernandez made headlines over the weekend, knocking out the defending champion Naomi Osaka in round 3 of the tournament. Naturally, her performance turned heads, with fans now closely following her journey in the competition. However, as she geared up for a chance at history, fans backed the teenager for a successful outing. Living up to their expectations, she played exuberantly well, beating the veteran 6-4, 6-7, 2-6.
As she came back from behind in unbelievable fashion, Twitter erupted with entities expressing their admiration for Leylah. As applause galore for the 18-year-old, a bright future awaits.
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Twitter erupts for Leylah Fernandez
The much-awaited clash was off to a thrilling start, with Leylah losing the first set. However, passing a test of sheer grit and determination, she fought her way back in the game, winning a thrilling tie-break in the second set. From there on, she looked unstoppable. On her birthday eve, Leylah played some of her best tennis to reach her first Grand Slam quarter-finals.
Serena Williams coach, Patrick Mouratoglou was quick to share his praise for the youngster. Taking to his Twitter, he said, “Leylah Fernandez shows that it is not necessary to be tall and strong to hit the hell put of the ball. Combo of easy power and taking the ball early makes wonders.”
Leylah Fernandez shows that it is not necessary to be tall and strong to hit the hell put of the ball. Combo of easy power and taking the ball early makes wonders.
— Patrick Mouratoglou (@pmouratoglou) September 5, 2021
People’s favorite, Genie Bouchard, also tuned in to watch the breathtaking game. Undoubtedly, fans were thrilled as the fellow Canadian took to her Instagram sharing a glimpse of her television.
With his exciting Tweet, it is safe to say that her fellow Canadian tennis peer, Milos Raonic, was beyond ecstatic over her thrilling win.
.@leylahfernandez hell yes!!!
— Milos Raonic (@milosraonic) September 5, 2021
Keep em coming
Former World No. 1 Kim Clijsters also reacted to Leylah’s win, sharing the wholesome on-court moment when the Canadian triumphed. “Tennis is a beautiful sport,” she said.
Tennis is such a beautiful sport …
— Kim Clijsters (@Clijsterskim) September 5, 2021
American legend Pam Shriver notably credited Leylah’s team for the credible work they’ve been putting in towards the teenager’s success. She said, “Fernandez’s team is doing some solid coaching caught on camera many times.”
Fernandez’s team is doing some solid coaching caught on camera many times. #CHANGETHERULEORENFORCEIT
— Pam Shriver (@PHShriver) September 5, 2021
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