Rising Canadian star Leylah Fernandez blamed too many unforced errors in key moments to explain her US Open final loss to Emma Raducanu. Fernandez, 19, failed at Raducanu in straight sets as the 18-year-old Briton won with a score of 6-4 6-3 to claim her first Grand Slam title, “No, that was really a very difficult game for both of us.
Unfortunately, I made one too many mistakes in key moments and she took advantage of it. Emma has played a great tournament, so congratulations to her and her team, ”Fernandez said.
“But I hope I’ll be back next year.” Fernandez has admitted that she will keep losing the US Open in mind for a very long time. “Well, right now it sank.
I am always disappointed. I think I will carry this defeat for a very long time. I think that will motivate me to do better in training, better for the next opportunity.
I understand, ”Fernandez said. “But, no, I’m very happy with myself, the way I competed and the game I played, the way I acted on the pitch for the past two weeks.
I felt that my game had improved a lot not only in tennis, but also emotionally and mentally. “I am happy. Next year, I hope it will be just as good. ”
Leylah Fernandez surprised herself
Fernandez interacted with the crowd throughout his magical run at the US Open. Fernandez stunned Naomi Osaka, Angelique Kerber, Elina Svitolina and Aryna Sabalenka on their way to the US Open final.
Usually when I was younger I tried to be as calm as possible, just like Roger Federer, ”Fernandez said. “I’m happy to have discovered this on my own, to play a lot better when I’m not motivated anymore, but when I’m more outgoing and when I use the crowd to my advantage.”
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