DIRECT. US Open 2021: Emma Raducanu has a title set against Leylah Fernandez – franceinfo

A meeting full of freshness to mark the history of tennis. Emma Raducanu and Leylah Fernandez play their first Grand Slam final at the 2021 US Open, Saturday September 11 (10 p.m.). It was also the first teenagers’ final in the four majors since 1999 at the US Open, where Serena Williams (17) faced Swiss Martina Hingis (18).

19-year-old Leylah Fernandez (world n ° 73) shone during this edition in New York. Fallout to Aryna Sabalenka (No.2) in the semi-finals, she also defeated defending champion Naomi Osaka (No.3) in the 3rd round, Angélique Kerber (17th) in the eighth, and Elina Svitolina (No.5) in the quarterfinals.

In front of the Canadian, we find the second surprise of the tournament Emma Raducanu who reached the top at only 18 years old. As well as being the youngest finalist in a major tournament since Maria Sharapova, who was 17 at Wimbledon 2004, she is also the first player from qualifying to reach a Grand Slam final. Both are preparing to experience a turning point in their careers. Follow the final live!