AM75
Hall of Fame
No she acts like she's 28,5 already! Just amazing maturity!Emma just seem to be much more Mateur for her age. She acts like she's 25 years old.
2021 US Open Women's Final: [Q] Emma Raducanu (GBR) vs Leylah Annie Fernandez (CAN)
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Harry_Wild
G.O.A.T.
No, more like a mature 21 year old!Emma just seem to be much more Mateur for her age. She acts like she's 25 years old.
ScottleeSV
Hall of Fame
Absolutely phenomenal match. Big congrats to Emma. Both of these players are going to be HUGE if they stay healthy.
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
and i love her british accentNo, more like a mature 21 year old!
Mark-Touch
Legend
I think I finally figured out what Djoker must have done
before the U.S. Open started.
He knew that if he lost it during the match he wouldn't be
able to control his outbursts.
So he must have convinced the tournie directors to abandon
the linespeople and bring in the auto line calls.
Harry_Wild
G.O.A.T.
ScottleeSV
Hall of Fame
She should just give the extra 40 to charity.
ScottleeSV
Hall of Fame
I hear that Georgian girl from qualifying has ordered a t-shirt reading "I lost a set 5-7 to Raducanu".
Mark-Touch
Legend
There are two ways to answer that question.
1. The non-tennis way
2. The tennis way
1. She just became a multi-millionaire overnight.
With endorsements she will be coasting all the way to the bank, even if she does almost nothing on the courts for the next 6 months.
She can stop and assess her life right now and realize that. There is absolutely no pressure on her now.
She can do almost anything she wants to do now, including hanging up her racket! How many people have this fortune?
2. If she's motivated, and we can see she clearly is, she's shown that she is cool as a cucumber and relishes the challenge of playing
to win no matter who her opponent is. My educated guess is that she will not only handle the pressure well but rise to the
occasion and become a WTA great!
2021 US Open Women's Final: [Q] Emma Raducanu (GBR) vs Leylah Annie Fernandez (CAN)
One of the most unlikely Grand Slam final matchups in history, with 18-year old #150 ranked qualifier Emma Raducanu playing just turned 19 year old #73 ranked Leylah Annie Fernandez. Both are Canadians, but Raducanu represents Great Britain having moved there as a two year old. Who's going to...
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Harry_Wild
G.O.A.T.
ttwreader
Hall of Fame
And even without losing more than 5 games per match.
Mark-Touch
Legend
Yes I thought of that too, but how can one criticize that? She won against whomever the draw gave her to play.
Or another way to look at it is she convincingly beat the woman who took out three top 10 players.
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
Yes I thought of that too, but how can one criticize that? She won against whomever the draw gave her to play.
Or another way to look at it is she convincingly beat the woman who took out three top 10 players.
Is Emma now the new favorite to win the Australian open 2022 ? looks like Osaka may not even play that, albeit she is the defending champion.
ttwreader
Hall of Fame
I wish Osaka would be fading into her permanent retirement enjoying her tremendous fortune so that the curse would be automatically broken.
who wasn't as fresh anymore because she took out three top 10 playersshe convincingly beat the woman who took out three top 10 players.
Grizzy
Rookie
I'm disappointed being Canadian to see Fernandez lose, but I'm also high on Raducanu since Wimbledon and love the way she hits her forehands. Raducanu is an amazing and charismatic player and hopefully a big star and success in the WTA for years to come. Both girls played tremendous tournaments and are exciting players to watch going forward.
THAT SAID. Responses from some of you regarding Fernandez is pitiful. She's a teenager who's whole life has been tennis, who has been on what appeared to be a divinely blessed run, that just had her dreams crushed. Give her a break with her speech or her complaining about the MTO. You guys probably act less graceful in your own tennis matches from time to time or even arguing with someone in a department store. She was on the world stage and showed a bit of lack of grace for 20 or so minutes... relax.
Yes, she is a bit goofy. She always does the little fist pumps, even in qualifying matches, even down 5-0. She was probably "fake smiling" because her family told her to go out and enjoy the moment. It's very obvious she gets nervous when in front of the microphone and tries to give good soundbites but is 1) 19 and 2) a bit socially awkward, so sometimes it comes off forced or drawn out. I've watched a lot of Leylah's matches over the past year or so and she's always been like that. She's a kid that's a combination of a competitive keener and a goofball. I think it shows well for her, that even with the runner up trophy in her hands, she already wants more and wants to come back and win the event. That's a mindset that can create a future champion.
It's really strange that some people actually came into this thread to call Leylah Fernandez names, or a villain, or unlikeable. Please go find joy in your lives.
THAT SAID. Responses from some of you regarding Fernandez is pitiful. She's a teenager who's whole life has been tennis, who has been on what appeared to be a divinely blessed run, that just had her dreams crushed. Give her a break with her speech or her complaining about the MTO. You guys probably act less graceful in your own tennis matches from time to time or even arguing with someone in a department store. She was on the world stage and showed a bit of lack of grace for 20 or so minutes... relax.
Yes, she is a bit goofy. She always does the little fist pumps, even in qualifying matches, even down 5-0. She was probably "fake smiling" because her family told her to go out and enjoy the moment. It's very obvious she gets nervous when in front of the microphone and tries to give good soundbites but is 1) 19 and 2) a bit socially awkward, so sometimes it comes off forced or drawn out. I've watched a lot of Leylah's matches over the past year or so and she's always been like that. She's a kid that's a combination of a competitive keener and a goofball. I think it shows well for her, that even with the runner up trophy in her hands, she already wants more and wants to come back and win the event. That's a mindset that can create a future champion.
It's really strange that some people actually came into this thread to call Leylah Fernandez names, or a villain, or unlikeable. Please go find joy in your lives.
gogo
Legend
Congrats to Emma! That was outstanding!
I was cheering for Leylah, but clearly Emma outplayed her. What Emma accomplished was truly amazing. Yes, Leylah might have been more tired, but Emma showed up for the moment...not an easy thing to do. And she never lost a set! Congrats!
I can't wait to watch these two young women in the future. They are a joy to watch!
I was cheering for Leylah, but clearly Emma outplayed her. What Emma accomplished was truly amazing. Yes, Leylah might have been more tired, but Emma showed up for the moment...not an easy thing to do. And she never lost a set! Congrats!
I can't wait to watch these two young women in the future. They are a joy to watch!
Mark-Touch
Legend
I wouldn't want to get too far ahead of ourselves now.
Having said that, Emma certainly has a legitimate chance for back-to-back slam trophies.
The thing I loved about all her matches at the U.S. Open is that she was always playing within herself!
gogo
Legend
I really can't stand Pam Shriver commentary (not a surprise as most people agree with me), but one thing I noticed was that Chrissy Evert simply couldn't give up the Leylah story. Yes, it's a great story, but her final comments should have focused on Emma. (And this comes from a Canadian who was cheering for, and is proud of, Leylah.) These American announcers come across as so biased. Yes, I expect the announcers from a country to be excited and tout their local player, but Everts' biases shine through a supposed non-bias of an announcer.
(And I say this as a Canadian who was cheering for Leylah.)
I really wish we didn't have to watch the ESPN feed here in Canada. How can Shriver and Evert still have a job?
(And I say this as a Canadian who was cheering for Leylah.)
I really wish we didn't have to watch the ESPN feed here in Canada. How can Shriver and Evert still have a job?
zvelf
Hall of Fame
Raducanu wasn't responsible for the 5 minutes. The MTO was mandatory according to the rules when a player bleeds. Raducanu can't control how long it takes for someone else to bandage her up. It wasn't like the bandage was on her and then she just remained sitting there for another minute.
prairiegirl
Hall of Fame
How can anyone gain joy from hating a person? That is so sad.I was the first who noted that Fernandez is hateable. Great to see people joining the Leylah hating bandwagon.
Brian11785
Hall of Fame
The internet is truly a cesspool of humanity. Just add them to the ignore list and move on.
brinkeguthrie
Hall of Fame
This could've all been said about NO too. Only time will tell.There are two ways to answer that question.
1. The non-tennis way
2. The tennis way
1. She just became a multi-millionaire overnight.
With endorsements she will be coasting all the way to the bank, even if she does almost nothing on the courts for the next 6 months.
She can stop and assess her life right now and realize that. There is absolutely no pressure on her now.
She can do almost anything she wants to do now, including hanging up her racket! How many people have this fortune?
2. If she's motivated, and we can see she clearly is, she's shown that she is cool as a cucumber and relishes the challenge of playing
to win no matter who her opponent is. My educated guess is that she will not only handle the pressure well but rise to the
occasion and become a WTA great!
2021 US Open Women's Final: [Q] Emma Raducanu (GBR) vs Leylah Annie Fernandez (CAN)
One of the most unlikely Grand Slam final matchups in history, with 18-year old #150 ranked qualifier Emma Raducanu playing just turned 19 year old #73 ranked Leylah Annie Fernandez. Both are Canadians, but Raducanu represents Great Britain having moved there as a two year old. Who's going to...
Jason Swerve
Hall of Fame
I wasn't able to catch this one. What did Raducanu do in order to snatch the win? Was it down to the footwork as I predicted? Some other factor? How does the gap between these two seem? You can't make good on two minutes of highlights.
brinkeguthrie
Hall of Fame
You want Evert bias? Watch a SW match. She's a mom, you know!
Jason Swerve
Hall of Fame
You can drop the nonsense. She dug her own pit in '11, but the incidents of '18 and '09 were not her fault in the slightest.
brinkeguthrie
Hall of Fame
MTO was mandatory due to blood running down the leg. No way around it. Fernandez was off base getting upset about it.
brinkeguthrie
Hall of Fame
I'm sorry- can you clarify this?
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
Emma is so mateur for 18 year old. lust look at her interview.. it's insane, those brits have more culture afterall.
Jason Swerve
Hall of Fame
She received attempted coaching from her blunder of a trainer, but she never noticed the coaching in order to have "received" it.
brinkeguthrie
Hall of Fame
Her meltdowns where she threatened the linesman, and the thing with Osaka are 100% on her. She's the one on the court. Period. Whatever, she had a great run but she's history, and her behavior is as much a part of her legacy as her titles.
Dolgopolov85
G.O.A.T.
I can't believe people criticized Fernandez for something but I should have known better than to underestimate the internet, I guess.
Dolgopolov85
G.O.A.T.
They loved Leylah so much they made it a bit like the 'wrong' player won the title. It showed even in the reactions of the crowd to both players. It's probably the vibe Leylah exudes. I am not an American, much less a New Yorker, but it looked like Leylah could be a honorary New Yorker from the way the crowd lapped her up. Emma can't win them over with her clipped British accent but that's ok, she's laughing all the way to the bank and into the record books.
BoxbeamsFTW
Semi-Pro
She's a little bit more than goofy. I don't mean it in a rude way. But her behaviour on court is not just silly, it's kind of almost bratty. She not a kid. She's young, but she's not an idiot and she seemed very clear-of-mind when arguing her "case" during the MTO.
Also, after the Kerber match when Angie went across the net to give her a hug she didn't seem overly warm or gratified at the gesture. Like she almost didn't care either way. Whatever, I'm still waiting to see. Some bits here and there just put me off about her. The incident with her reaction to the mto was unfortunate. Even after the officials would have explained to her the situation, she did not seem to be willing to accept it and continued to argue her side.
I just hope she doesn't turn into an Ostapenko, or Kenin, or Andreescu.
Jason Swerve
Hall of Fame
Again, complete and utter nonsense, and I question whether you saw the aftermath of those matches. She factually committed no foot fault, and she factually received no coaching. You can hate her until the cows bark, but your tired-out "mother" jokes are misplaced on her.
BoxbeamsFTW
Semi-Pro
What....?
Jason Swerve
Hall of Fame
It docks points. She's no "villain," but it was a lack of maturity from what I'm earing. If she had to deal with something more similar to what Muguruza dealt with, I doubt the wording would be as sharp.
donquijote
G.O.A.T.
+1 Proud of Leylah as a Canadian and applaud the champion who truly deserved it.
Chrissy says stupid things for someone who played tennis at highest levels and still have the job.
Eurosport and their people are so much better than ESPN's.
Jason Swerve
Hall of Fame
I was there and remember it clearly. She did not commit a foot fault.
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
BoxbeamsFTW
Semi-Pro
I was not there and can only go by the video, but I think it looked like a foot fault. Intentional or unintentional.
Yeah, I don't think Muguruza dealt with that well either, but I think the umpire could have said something after the second offence. Maybe not a violation but definitely a warning or query.
Dolgopolov85
G.O.A.T.
If I understand the way American marketing seems to work these days, I can perfectly relate to why Leylah would be more marketable though I would not agree with that. You could see the difference in the way their presentation speeches were received. You could have been forgiven for thinking Leylah was the winner. An almost childlike bubbliness is rewarded now and looking to-the-manner-born is frowned upon.
Jason Swerve
Hall of Fame
Not only did she not commit the fault, there used to be a video showing a frontal angle where her toes never contacted the paint. One of the few I never archived, thinking the truth would come out. Either way, it was a terrible decision to make the call at that point in time.
As for Muguruza, the umpire was definitely asleep in her match. I can't dislike her despite her loss of attitude.
Dolgopolov85
G.O.A.T.
Funny, I remember when Jared Donaldson got all street bully on an umpire, the word on TT was he's just a young man, let him go.
celito
Professional
I wasn't sure about the rule in tennis. In soccer that's definitely the case and even though tennis is not a contact sport, I'd imagine they have some regulation saying that open wounds have to be taken care of.
brinkeguthrie
Hall of Fame
Whatever, dude. I don't hate anyone, so please do not characterize me as such. SWs conduct is well documented. BTW; the "tired out mother" jokes are an Evert reference- no one else; her SW slobbering is also well documented. We're done here. Well played to Emma, looking forward to Indian Wells. Won't even bother with the men's final.