"I didn't give away many free points": Fernandez pleased with how she fought in Linette win
WTAMonday, 29 May 2023 at 03:30
Leylah Fernandez
celebrated her victory against Magda Linette at the French Open and highlighted
the way she fought for every point.
The former
US Open finalist faced a tough challenge in her Roland Garros journey, going up
against the 21st seed, Magda Linette. In a hard-fought battle that went to
three sets, Leylah Fernandez secured a remarkable win on Court Simonne-Mathieu
to advance to the second round.
“It was a
very difficult match; I’ve known Magda for a very long time. We’ve always had
good training sessions and good matches. Always three sets – so I knew it was
going to be a tough match and I’m very happy with the way I fought, especially
in the third set, I didn’t give away many free points,” Leylah said after the
match.
The clay
season hasn't been particularly positive for Fernandez, as she was eliminated
in the second round of the Charleston Open and failed to go beyond the opening
rounds of the Madrid Open and Rome Open. Her last performance before traveling
to Paris was in Marrakech, where she won her first match against Spanish player
Fita Boluda but lost in three sets to Peyton Stearns.
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As the
world No. 51, Fernandez needs a good result in Paris if she wants to avoid a
drop in the rankings. She will be defending the quarterfinals she reached last
year, where she suffered a loss to Italian player Martina Trevisan and ended
the match with an injury.
In the
second round, she will face Clara Tauson, who advanced through the qualifying
rounds and convincingly defeated Aliaksandra Sasnovich in the first round.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
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