Emma Raducanu and Leylah Fernandez to meet in first all-teen US Open final since 1999
The US Open 2021 is about to wind up as we will witness all-teenager US Open Women’s 2021 final on our screens this Saturday i.e. September 11, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. local time (6:00 a.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time).
The much-anticipated surprise match will be played at Arthur Ashe Stadium. It is only the eight Grand Slam featuring two teens in the Open Era since 1999 when Martina Hingis was beaten by Serena Williams.
Emma Raducanu defeated Maria Sakkari in semi-final
Emma Raducanu became the first British tennis player since 1977 who has reached the US Open final. Raducanu defeated the no 17 seed Maria Sakkari of Greece with the scores of 6-1, 6-4 at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Thursday night.
Raducanu after beating Sakkari in the semi-final expressed her feelings in the post-match conference,
I think today was always going to be a very difficult match, to play against Maria Sakkari. She’s an unbelievable player, probably one of the best athletes out there on tour.
She added,
On her dream US Open run, Raducanu said,
Leylah Fernandez outperformed Aryna Sabalenka in the semi-final
Leylah Fernandez’ s story in the US Open is nothing short of a history as she has beaten three top-performing tennis players so far. These three stars are none other than Noami Osaka, Angelique Kerber, and Elina Svitolina.
Apart from this, Fernandez cruised to the final spot by beating world no 2. Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus with the scores of 7-6(3), 4-6, 6-4 in the semi-final match on Thursday night that was again played at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Fernandez said in her post-match conference,
I think one word that really stuck to me is ‘magical’ because not only is my run really good but also the way I’m playing right now.
She added,
I’m just having fun, I’m trying to produce something for the crowd to enjoy. I’m glad that whatever I’m doing on court, the fans are loving it and I’m loving it, too. We’ll say it’s magical.
Leylah Fernandez also experienced an unforgettable moment of her life when she was congratulated by Billie Jean King, Popular tennis legend alongside the members of the Original Nine after her semi-final triumph.
Congratulations, Leylah! #USOpen pic.twitter.com/ULHzGAqBnD
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) September 10, 2021
The Australian viewers can access the live coverage of US Open Women’s 2021 final on Kayo Sports, Foxtel Now, and SBS On Demand depending on their choice at 6:00 a.m. (AEST) on Sunday 12, 2021.