Fernanda Contreras will culminate an unforgettable year, in which she will be able to boast of being present in three of the four Majors
The tennis player Fernanda Contreras Gomez became the first mexicana to dispute three Grand Slamsin the singles mode, in a year, since I did it Angelica Gavaldón in 1996, after he tied his ticket to the main draw of the US Open after beating (6-4, 6-3) Tamara Korpatsch in her third qualifying round match.
See a Mexican in singles from a Grand Slam It is not something that happens constantly. Nevertheless, Fernanda Contreras It has been in charge of dictating something different, at least in this 2022. The one born in San Luis Potosí will culminate an unforgettable year, where she can boast of being present in three of the four Majors.
US Open and the hope of going for more
Fernanda Contreras He didn’t have an easy path to the main draw at Flushing Meadows. The student from the Sánchez Vicario Academy beat the Spanish Andrea Lázaro in the first round of the qualifier with partials of 6-3, 3-6 and 6-1. The next game was the big challenge for ‘Fer’. She faced the top ranked qualifier Ana Bogdan and lost the first set. However, Contreras came from behind and signed a great comeback against the Romanian 2-6, 6-4, 6-3. She (In the last test before the long-awaited pass, she beat the German Tamara Korpatsch in straight sets).
Wimbledon and the surname Contreras
Tennis is in his blood. She is the granddaughter of Francisco Contreras Serrano, who was better known as Pancho Contreras. The All England Club witnessed the presence of another tennis player with the surname Contreras. Fernanda He grew up hearing stories from his grandfather about Wimbledon’s hallowed turf and this year he fulfilled one of his biggest dreams. He made it through qualifying, entered the main draw and was able to play a match at the Cathedral of Tennis, all while playing without a coach.
Unfortunately, she lost 6-1 and 6-4 in the first round against Magda Linette. However, she became the first Mexican to play this Grand Slam in 26 years. And after finishing her participation with a smile, she assured that “It was great to be able to be here. It is one of the most special tournaments in the world.”
The ‘Little Sky’ in Paris
Roland Garros 2022 will be unforgettable for Fernanda Contreras. Her first Major, her triumph and she became the sixth Mexican to play a Grand Slam. Her debut was against Hungarian Panna Udvardy, then number 90 in the world, and she beat her in straight sets 7-6 (8) and 6-3. The celebration could not be for less and Fernanda celebrated it by shouting “Viva México” and singing “Cielito Lindo” with her audience in the middle of Paris. Prior to that moment, Contreras had to overcome three rounds of qualifying to add her first appearance in the big tournaments. But the path of the 24-year-old tennis player ended in the second round when she lost 0-6 and 3-6 against the Russian Kasatkina.
Fernanda Contreras Gomez He has already earned a place and recognition in Latin American tennis. His name is making headlines in Mexico. ‘Fer’ will continue to fulfill dreams, climbing positions in the WTA ranking and keeping alive the illusions of seeing Mexicans competing at the highest level of the so-called ‘white sport’.
