Leylah Fernandez reveals ‘this’ special reason to go deep in the Madrid Open as her favorite Football team set to play a do-or-die match next week

Leylah Fernandez reveals ‘this’ special reason to go deep in the Madrid Open as her favorite Football team set to play a do-or-die match next week

Leylah Fernandez and Real Madrid

Leylah Fernandez was the surprise finalist last year at the US Open. She defeated 4 former World No.1s en route her maiden grand slam final and ever since then, has been under constant attention. But the Canadian hasn’t delivered yet as promised. She started the 2022 season on a very poor note and lost her opening match at the Australian Open.

But she was quick to get back on her feet by winning the title in Monterrey last month. She also made it to the Round of 16 at Indian Wells but lost her opening match at Miami.

The start to her clay court season hasn’t been ideal either. She lost her opening match at Charleston but has played some solid tennis this week in Madrid. She defeated Andrea Petkovic in three sets 6-1,1-6,6-4 in the first round of the Madrid Open and will now face Jil Teichmann in the second round on Sunday.

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‘It’s an extra motivation to do well’: Leylah Fernandez on playing in Madrid

Leylah Fernandez
Leylah Fernandez

Like many people worldwide, Leylah Fernandez is also a huge football fan. She is a Madridita, i.e., he supports Spanish club Real Madrid. Ahead of the Madrid Open, she revealed that her dad is a huge Real Madrid fan so naturally, she picked it up from him. She also felt honored to be playing in Madrid as it is Real Madrid’s home. She also expressed her extra motivation to be playing in Madrid and is hopeful for a longer run so that she could match a couple of Madrid’s important games.

“Growing up, the No.1 thing is my dad’s a @realmadrid fan. I’m very, very honored to be here in Madrid. It’s an extra motivation to do well and hopefully, we’re still here by the end of the tournament so we can watch the game,” she said.

Leylah was referring to Madrid’s all-important Champions League semifinal 2nd leg clash against Chelsea at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium on May 4. Chelsea currently lead 4-3 after their home leg. Leylah could also treat herself by watching the Madrid Derby on Sunday night after a good run at the Madrid Open.

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