Fernandez has certainly left an impression on the veteran — much like she did with the tennis world during her compelling underdog run to the 2021 U.S. Open final
Venus Williams, a seven-time Grand Slam champion, former world No. 1 and Olympic gold medallist who’s still playing at 43 years of age, couldn’t have more time for the young player from Laval, Que.
Fernandez opens her first-round National Bank Open match against qualifier American Peyton Stearns, likely Tuesday, in front of a hometown crowd. The 56-player WTA1000 women’s singles tournament runs through Sunday at IGA Stadium in Montreal.Fernandez says despite that she feels her game is making strides as she continues her development, but admits she’s eager to get results.
After suffering an injury in New Zealand to start the year, the five-time Wimbledon champion made a return for the grass-court season in June but suffered a knee injury in first-round play at the All England Club.
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