Even before the US Open, connoisseurs already knew that Leylah Fernandez was one of the upcoming talents in tennis, but that all the puzzle pieces would come together in such a short time will have surprised almost everyone.
In any case, there was no longer any question of underestimating with Elina Svitolina, because Fernandez had already made an impression against top players such as Osaka and Kerber. However, the Ukrainian initially had no story against the Canadian, who celebrated her 19th birthday yesterday.
Svitolina had to use all her experience and her strong serve in the second set to force a third set, but the Canadian Duracell rabbit continued to blow unabated.
Fernandez led 5-2, but then suddenly seemed to fall prey to the stress. A tiebreak had to decide the semi-finals. With a little help from the net, Fernandez got to match point, which returned Svitolina outside the lines.
In the semi-finals Fernandez again stunt work, against either Sabalenka (WTA-2) or Krejcikova (WTA-9). Who dares to say in advance that she has no chance in advance?
