Drive to Thrive: Leylah Fernandez returns to US Open after unforgettable finals run
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By Jul 22, 2025Drive to Thrive: Leylah Fernandez returns to US Open after unforgettable finals run
Fernandez raced from underdog to unbelievable at last year’s US Open. Twists and turns have followed, but she returns to New York as a viable threat to win it all—and do it in style.
Published Aug 23, 2022
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“I’m just having fun, I’m trying to produce something for the crowd to enjoy," Fernandez said of her 2021 US Open run. "I’m glad that whatever I’m doing on court, the fans are loving it and I’m loving it, too. We’ll say it’s magical.”
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Fernandez's more relaxed look earned rave reviews earlier in the season, and the Canadian has continued experimenting with her on-court style in 2022.
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Though Fernandez didn't leave Flushing Meadows with the US Open trophy, the thoughtful Canadian nonetheless captured the crowd's imagination, further endearing them in her runner-up speech, where she gave a heartfelt message about the 20-year anniversary of the September 11th attacks.
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Fernandez was on the verge of another heroic major run at Roland Garros when a foot injury derailed her summer and ruled her out of Wimbledon; the fight was on to recover in time for the US Open.
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