Emma Raducanu and Leylah Annie Fernandez are going to face off in a fascinating US Open final. It’s the first time that 2 teenagers had played a US Open final since 1999 when Serena Williams defeated Martina Hingis.
Both Emma and Leylah were truly impressive during this US Open. Emma reached the final, starting her run from the qualifications and without dropping a single set in 8 matches. Leylah won 4 epic back-to-back 3-setters going through the likes of Naomi Osaka, Angelique Kerber, Elina Svitolina, and Aryna Sabalenka.
Multiple slam winners
According to tennis legend and 7-time slam champion Mats Wilander both Leylah and Emma have chances to win many slams.
Talking about Raducanu, Wilander commented:
“Emma is incredibly talented, physical, has unbelievable timing, tennis IQ, heart and enjoys it. They have both embraced in a way that I cannot put myself in their shoes. Emma has done it at Wimbledon and the US Open. You can do it at the smaller tournaments, but she has done it on the biggest stage, which says it all.
I would say the same about Emma as I would say about Leylah; if she stays fit, she is going to win multiple Grand Slam titles. I cannot imagine a player like that not winning three or four majors; I really can’t.”
Raducanu at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2021
Currently the world no.150 (career-high), Emma owns a 22-6 win-loss record in 2021. The Brit is currently playing at the U.S. Open where she managed to beat Bibiane Schoofs 6-1 6-2, Mariam Bolkvadze 6-3 7-5, Mayar Sherif 6-1 6-4, Stefanie Voegele 6-2 6-3, Shuai Zhang 6-2 6-4, Sara Sorribes Tormo 6-0 6-1, Shelby Rogers 6-2 6-1, Belinda Bencic 6-3 6-4 and Maria Sakkari 6-1 6-4.
Emma Raducanu will face the world no.73 Leylah Annie Fernandez in the final on Saturday at 4:00 pm on Arthur Ashe Stadium. They have never played each other so far on the main tour.
The Brit reached the final in Chicago.
Fernandez at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2021
Now ranked no.73, the Canadian has managed to achieve a composed 23-15 win-loss record in 2021. Fernandez is participating at the U.S. Open where she overcame Ana Konjuh 7-63 6-2, Kaia Kanepi 7-5 7-5, Naomi Osaka 5-7 7-62 6-4, Angelique Kerber 4-6 7-65 6-2, Elina Svitolina 6-3 3-6 7-65 and Aryna Sabalenka 7-63 4-6 6-4.
Leylah Annie Fernandez will square off with the world no.150 Emma Raducanu in the final on Saturday at 4:00 pm on Arthur Ashe Stadium. They have never competed against each other up to now in top competitions.
Leylah Annie conquered 1 title in 2021 in Monterrey.
Emma Raducanu and Leylah Annie Fernandez have never played each other.
