Look! Teenager Fernandez stuns Kerber to reach US Open quarters

Had seen off Osaka in 3rd round and continues her remarkable run with win over the German

Published: September 06, 2021 12:42 Imran Malik, Assistant Editor

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Unseeded 18-year-old Leylah Fernandez of Canada serves against 3-time Grand Slam singles champion Angelique Kerber of Germany during the Women’s Singles round of 16 match on Day Seven at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City. Image Credit: AFP

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Fernandez of Canada followed up her upset of No. 3 Naomi Osaka in grand style... Image Credit: AFP

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Known as one of the best defenders in the women's game, Kerber's energy started to fade under the relentless pressure from Fernandez. Image Credit: USA TODAY Sports

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Fernandez went on to upset the No. 16 seed Kerber 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-2 and reach the US Open quarterfinals Image Credit: USA TODAY Sports

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33-year-old Kerber got to the Wimbledon semis in July but found the going tough against her younger opponent. “She can go really far in the next few years,” she said of Fernandez. Image Credit: USA TODAY Sports

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Fernandez showed her fearlessness against Kerber by hitting 45 winners and showing total composure to battle her way into the last eight. Image Credit: USA TODAY Sports

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Fernandez was given a standing ovation by a full crowd on Louis Armstrong Stadium. Image Credit: AFP

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Kerber congratulates Fernandez after the match. The teen ace will face fifth seed Elina Svitolina next for a semi-final spot. Image Credit: AFP

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All smiles! During her interview after her win, Fernandez said, "I was just glad I was having fun on the court. I have been working hard since the day I started playing tennis and the day I set my mind to being a professional." Image Credit: AFP

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Sign here please! Young fans wait for autographs of both players at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City. Image Credit: AFP

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