Sawt Falasteen - Just call me 'Clay-lah': Fernandez in French Open last-eight for first time

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Just call me 'Clay-lah': Fernandez in French Open last-eight for first time / Photo: Thomas SAMSON - AFP

Just call me 'Clay-lah': Fernandez in French Open last-eight for first time

SPORTS 29.05.2022

Teenager Leylah Fernandez reached the French Open quarter-finals for the first time on Sunday, revelling in her new nickname of "Clay-lah" in honour of her impressive run at Roland Garros.

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Fernandez clinched a tight 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 win over 2019 semi-finalist Amanda Anisimova of the United States to make the last-eight.

On her way, the 19-year-old has broken serve 23 times over four rounds leading to her rebranded first name by national media.

"I think it's actually pretty amazing that they came up with Clay-lah, because I have no creativity for that. I wouldn't think of that nickname," said 17th-seeded Fernandez, the US Open runner-up last year.

"But my family do use the nickname Leylannie, using my first and middle name, and they put it together, which I always like. I know that I'm doing things right or I'm like being a good kid when they're calling me Leylannie."

Fernandez will face Martina Trevisan of Italy for a place in the semi-finals.

Y.Shaath--SF-PST

Sawt Falasteen - Just call me 'Clay-lah': Fernandez in French Open last-eight for first time

Just call me 'Clay-lah': Fernandez in French Open last-eight for first time

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