"Call me Clay-lah" - Fernandez jokes after reaching Roland Garros quarterfinal

US Open finalist 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.On her way, the 19-year-old has broken serve 23 times over four rounds leading to her rebranded the first name by national media.

She said:

"I think it's actually pretty amazing that they came up with Clay-lah, because I have no creativity for that. I wouldn't think of that nickname."

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She continued:

"But my family do use the nickname Leylannie, using my first and middle name, and they put it together, which I always like. I know that I'm doing things right or I'm like being a good kid when they're calling me Leylannie."

She will have a superb chance to reach the semifinal as she plays Martina Trevisan. Neither ever reached the semifinals of the French Open before.

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