‘Relentless’ Fernandez determined to leave Roland Garros with no regrets
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'People underestimate Leylah Fernandez' - Chris Evert gushes about Canadian's French Open chances
Chris Evert was keen to affirm her «love» for Leylah Fernandez as she ran out of superlatives to describe the young Canadian. The 19-year-old, who lost to Emma Raducanu in last year's US Open final, beat Amanda Anisimova in three sets to reach the quarter-finals of the French Open. Ad/> Fernandez will next face Martina Trevisan and 18-time Grand Slam champion Evert praised her «intangibles» and her skill on clay.
Contrasting matches for Djokovic and Nadal – day eight at the French Open
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal had contrasting matches but still set up their hotly-anticipated quarter-final meeting.
US Open finalist Fernandez stays on track of overall improvement
PARIS: Improving her overall game was the top priority for Leylah Fernandez after her runner-up finish at last year's US Open and the Canadian teenager believes she is on the right track after making the French Open quarter-finals for the first time.
Just call me 'Clay-lah': Fernandez in French Open last-eight for the first time
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. Fernandez clinched a tight 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 win over 2019 semi-finalist Amanda Anisimova of the United States to make the last-eight.
Coco Gauff's run at French Open continues into quarterfinals with win over Elise Mertens
American teenager Coco Gauff hit one backhand around the net post in the first set along the way to earning a berth in the French Open quarterfinals for the second consecutive year.
Teenager Fernandez tames Anisimova to book first Paris quarters
PARIS : U.S. Open finalist Leylah Fernandez won a baseline battle against American 27th seed Amanda Anisimova 6-3 4-6 6-3 to book her spot in the quarter-finals of the French Open for the first time on Sunday.
Leylah Fernandez holds off Amanda Anisimova fightback to progress to quarter-final at French Open
Leylah Fernandez beat Amanda Anisimova 6-3 4-6 6-3 to progress through to the quarter-finals of the French Open. The 17th seed Fernandez set the tempo immediately with an excellent opening service game, and followed it up with two early breaks as she built up a rapid 4-0 lead. Ad/> Anisimova, who had made a number of unforced errors, did well to find her composure, grabbing two breaks back and won her first service game of the afternoon to reduce the deficit to 5-3.