Leylah Fernandez emerged victorious at the prestigious 2023 Hong Kong Open, garnering numerous congratulatory messages and accolades.
In a remarkable comeback, the Canadian tennis prodigy defeated Katerina Siniakova in a thrilling final, turning the tide after losing the first set and ultimately triumphing with a scoreline of 3-6 6-4 6-4. This victory marked Fernandez’s third career WTA singles title and her first of the season.
Taking her excitement to social media, the 2021 US Open runner-up expressed her gratitude to the fans who have relentlessly supported her throughout her journey.
“Turning dreams into reality requires unwavering dedication and hard work. This victory belongs not only to me, but to each and every one of you who stood by my side. Your unwavering support fueled every point on the court. From the bottom of my heart, thank you,” Fernandez wrote in a heartfelt Instagram post.
A wave of congratulations flooded in from fellow tennis professionals, with reigning US Open champion Coco Gauff leading the way.
“Congrats ❤️,” Gauff commented.
Bianca Andreescu chimed in, saying, “🙌🔥❤️.”
Even former World No.1 Boris Becker joined the chorus of praises, exclaiming, “Congratulations 🙌🙌🙌.”
Frequent doubles partner Taylor Townsend expressed her love and support, stating, “MY LEYBEY!!! Love you so much!! 🔥❤️.”
Grateful for the kind words, Fernandez responded individually to each message, extending her thanks.
Jessica Roberts serves up the latest in the world of tennis. With a love for the racket sport, she reports on tennis matches, player rankings, and Grand Slam events, ensuring readers stay informed about the tennis world.
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