Despite finishing runner-up at the doubles event of the 2023
Miami Open,
Taylor Townsend and
Leylah Fernandez are hyped about their new partnership.
The duo suffered an early second round exit at Indian Wells the week before, but outdid expectations by reaching the final in Miami. The fan-favorite pairing received praise from tennis fans and critics, with several highlighting their no-nonsense nature on the court.
Following the final, the Canadian-American pair shared their joy on social media, with Fernandez reacting to a post by Townsend that showcased their success.
"Ooo we look geewwdddd," Taylor Townsend wrote on Instagram, as Leylah Fernandez reacted with heart emojis to a post detailing their recent results.
Townsend and Fernandez fell to the American pairing of Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula in the final, losing a tight tiebreak in the first set as the Americans prevailed in a 7-6(6) 6-2 victory.